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DY08 HLF

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,000 mi
Last recorded187,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HLF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 187,000 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S + O/S. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 178,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 167,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively both sides fixing plates from tow bar to body are corroded. but secure for now. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 167,698 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively both sides fixing plates from tow bar to body are corroded. but secure for now. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 161,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is cracked around joint. blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 161,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned beam set for use on other right hand side of road. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned beam set for use on other right hand side of road. (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is cracked around joint. blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,257 miles

slight play in off side steering rack arm

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in off side steering rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 95,851 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 95,851 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,761 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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DY08 HLF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 97,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY08 HLF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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