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GR56 TAY

2008 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,450 mi
Last recorded58,450 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 TAY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,333 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 48,333 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre warn smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,846 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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GR56 TAY is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GR56 TAY, 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 GR56 TAY registered?

GR56 TAY is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GR56 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR56 TAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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