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GD08 KLS

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,799 mi
Last recorded138,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 KLS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded - strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner - 235/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded - strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 29 Jul 2025 138,799 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded - strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner - 235/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded - strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2024 135,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 135,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 131,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 122,583 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 122,583 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,841 miles

ANTI-SKID (ESP) LIGHT INDICATES ANNUAL SERVICE REQUIRED

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,948 miles

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,948 miles

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,771 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,131 miles

nearside front tyre wearing near limit

offside tyre wearing near and side damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,939 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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GD08 KLS is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GD08 KLS, 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 KLS is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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