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DY08 VMR

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,307 mi
Last recorded188,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VMR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 188,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 188,307 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2025 185,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 179,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 172,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/ chassi rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 161,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 161,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,037 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,411 miles

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

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 VMR is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VMR, 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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What year was DY08 VMR registered?

DY08 VMR is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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