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GD08 JZN

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,520 mi
Last recorded173,520 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 JZN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 173,520 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 173,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 165,197 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 165,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 154,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 141,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 130,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 107,809 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 104,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play internally in the steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,675 miles

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

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

N/S/R Lower Lamp unit broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play internally in the steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,422 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S and O/S center row seats and O/S rear row seat at time of test, unable to fully inspect belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to N/S and O/S center row seats and O/S rear row seat at time of test, unable to fully inspect belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GD08 JZN 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 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 GD08 JZN, 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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GD08 JZN is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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