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FL08 HCU

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,378 mi
Last recorded151,378 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 151,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2023 138,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,903 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 101,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,197 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 78,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,735 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,904 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,904 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,687 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres stepping on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,902 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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FL08 HCU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL08 HCU, 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 FL08 HCU registered?

FL08 HCU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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