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E5 DMH

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DMH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 138,749 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 123,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 109,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,953 miles

Excess of oil leaking.

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Excess of oil leaking.

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,443 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 90,442 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 84,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Bothside front brake discs badley worned inner and slightly weaken.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,688 miles

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

traction warning light illuminating.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,839 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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E5 DMH is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E5 DMH, 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 E5 DMH registered?

E5 DMH is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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