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FY08 SYP

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 SYP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 116,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,796 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 102,949 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 102,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

All front bushes worn and perished.

All rear bushes worn and perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint has a hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 100,254 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,253 miles

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

front and rear suspension bushes worn and perished

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,655 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,676 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,939 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both inner tyre walls cracked but not showing cord or steel

Fail 2 Nov 2017 66,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel leak from filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both inner tyre walls cracked but not showing cord or steel

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,878 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,595 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 SYP is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

FY08 SYP is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FY08 SYP safe to buy?

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