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EX08 LVP

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,429 mi
Last recorded188,429 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 188,429 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 173,635 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 173,632 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 162,428 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 22 Sep 2023 162,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 153,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,399 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 140,144 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 128,677 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 128,646 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 94,660 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

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

Pass 3 May 2017 80,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 69,992 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 58,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,247 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 LVP is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX08 LVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 LVP registered?

EX08 LVP is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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