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FX08 AJY

2008 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,466 mi
Last recorded149,466 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 AJY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 149,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut/split present

Fail 28 Feb 2020 149,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut/split present

Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,374 miles

Offside Rear Noise present

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 137,373 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Noise present

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,823 miles

All Brake Flexible Hoses Deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,537 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,241 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,734 miles

offside front wishbone bush seperating

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,479 miles

pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,229 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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FX08 AJY is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Green 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 FX08 AJY, 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 FX08 AJY registered?

FX08 AJY is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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