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GRZ 1327

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,574 mi
Last recorded178,574 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1327
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 178,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 167,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,442 miles

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES.(255-45X20W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BRAKE BIND. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 154,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT WORN OUT,ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER,BOLT IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN OUT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES.(255-45X20W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BRAKE BIND. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,314 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR CHASSIS CORRODING NEAR REAR SUBFRAME FIXINGS.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSR & OSR REAR BOTTOM ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

YELLOW TRIANGLE ON DASH.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 149,301 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR CHASSIS CORRODING NEAR REAR SUBFRAME FIXINGS.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSR & OSR REAR BOTTOM ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

YELLOW TRIANGLE ON DASH.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 142,475 miles

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD 3 MM.(255-45X20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE ON 3 MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 142,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD 3 MM.(255-45X20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE ON 3 MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,829 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF & OSF FRONT BOTTOM ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,555 miles

n/s/r sidelight not working (1 of 2)

tyre size: 255/45x20 105W

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 117,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault stability control system (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/r sidelight not working (1 of 2)

tyre size: 255/45x20 105W

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,596 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 255/45X20 105V XL

front brake pads wearing low, discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 255/45X20 105V XL

front brake pads wearing low, discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 63,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,501 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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GRZ 1327 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 68.4%.

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 GRZ 1327, 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 GRZ 1327 registered?

GRZ 1327 is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is GRZ 1327 safe to buy?

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