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FA08 HNR

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HNR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 125,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,896 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 118,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 113,104 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,295 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 103,958 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 100,264 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 100,264 miles

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

1 nearside rear side light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,861 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edge

rear pads worn low

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,487 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,539 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,539 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,004 miles

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

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

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 HNR is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HNR, 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 FA08 HNR registered?

FA08 HNR is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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