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FP08 OLX

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 OLX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 152,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn smooth

Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,936 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre inner tread worn below 1.6 mm

Fail 27 Jun 2016 121,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre inner tread worn below 1.6 mm

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 102,483 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,480 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

OSF MARKER LIGHT INOP

HAND BRAKE HAS NO EFFORT WHEN OPERATED

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

front brakes grinding nearside front brake pad not visable to inspect

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,586 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 66,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 66,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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FP08 OLX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP08 OLX, 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 FP08 OLX registered?

FP08 OLX is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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