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DV08 XVH

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,459 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 90,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,197 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 76,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,876 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamp croaded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamp croaded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 56,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing off inside edge

childseat fitted to nearside rear

emmissions to clean to rear

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing off inside edge

childseat fitted to nearside rear

emmissions to clean to rear

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,040 miles

engine fault lamp on

oil service lamp on

tail gate release handle/lock sticks

Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fault lamp on

oil service lamp on

tail gate release handle/lock sticks

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,904 miles

engine light on

front no plate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

front no plate cracked

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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DV08 XVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 XVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV08 XVH registered?

DV08 XVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is DV08 XVH safe to buy?

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