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FL08 HDF

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 134,256 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole sealed/glued prior to test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 134,256 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole sealed/glued prior to test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 134,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam turns off after a few minutes (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 129,432 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, o/s, n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 129,432 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, o/s, n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 123,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,965 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r lower arm inner bushes wearing

Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-40-20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r & o/s/r lower arm inner bushes wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 105,253 miles

Front wiper blades a bit smeary

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from steering on lock to lock check

noise from steering on lock to lock check

Fail 11 May 2017 105,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front wiper blades a bit smeary

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from steering on lock to lock check

noise from steering on lock to lock check

Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,181 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT WIPERS; poor working condition.

REARMOST SEAT BELTS; not checked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear silencers joint to exhaust pipe clamps missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear silencers joint to exhaust pipe clamps missing

Fail 6 Dec 2013 64,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,350 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,191 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 38,838 miles

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

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

all brake discs are slightly corroded possibly due to standing.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,838 miles

all brake discs are slightly corroded possibly due to standing.

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 HDF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FL08 HDF, 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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FL08 HDF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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