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EX08 LVL

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,151 mi
Last recorded171,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LVL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 171,151 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 171,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 165,482 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 165,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,790 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 145,192 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,862 miles

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

The vehicle passed the emissions test but no printout was produced due to low emissions

parking brake effort only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 16 May 2019 120,537 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,755 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,755 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 102,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,754 miles

full under trays fitted under body protectors

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,188 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 63,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,317 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,930 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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EX08 LVL is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX08 LVL, 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 EX08 LVL registered?

EX08 LVL is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 LVL safe to buy?

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