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FA08 GZR

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,946 mi
Last recorded145,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 142,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Apr 2024 139,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2023 136,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 131,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs corroding and wearing on inner surfaces.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,647 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn on inner surfaces.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,988 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion on all four brake discs.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,581 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,550 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 82,501 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 71,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet latch siezed

Fail 15 May 2013 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet latch siezed

Pass 18 May 2012 61,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 61,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2011 49,862 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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FA08 GZR is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FA08 GZR, 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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FA08 GZR is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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