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FY08 EZF

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,018 mi
Last recorded171,018 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EZF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 171,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 170,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 165,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 160,521 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 152,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 148,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 145,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster faulty.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 144,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 137,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,260 miles

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

Park brake percentage only just met at 16%.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 132,260 miles

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

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

Park brake percentage only just met at 16%.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,451 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,451 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,646 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 103,644 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,644 miles

advise engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,781 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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FY08 EZF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel 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 FY08 EZF, 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 FY08 EZF registered?

FY08 EZF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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