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G20 ABU

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,936 mi
Last recorded170,936 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 ABU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 170,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 170,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,621 miles

Both rear 3rd row seat bases missing-backrest lock in upright position and seat belts work as they should

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear 2nd row seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 147,621 miles

Both rear 3rd row seat bases missing-backrest lock in upright position and seat belts work as they should

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear 2nd row seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,111 miles

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 Jan 2019 112,323 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,475 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing hard on outter edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,818 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,872 miles

offside door mirror assembly in poor condition

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,529 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low-3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,031 miles

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,901 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,901 miles

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

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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G20 ABU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G20 ABU, 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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G20 ABU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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