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GP57 FSJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 FSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 156,632 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 156,632 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,287 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2018 139,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 128,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,243 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 100,095 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,522 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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GP57 FSJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GP57 FSJ, 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 GP57 FSJ registered?

GP57 FSJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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