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GU08 URM

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,679 mi
Last recorded183,679 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 183,679 miles

Far rear seats in stowed position

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Differential oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 183,678 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Far rear seats in stowed position

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Differential oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 179,874 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear differential oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 179,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear differential oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 177,306 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside door mirror casing damaged

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

rearmost seats stowed

Fail 12 Oct 2023 177,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

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

rearmost seats stowed

Pass 7 Oct 2022 173,764 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Outline marker not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 173,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Outline marker not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,936 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 158,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 158,002 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 140,404 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 111,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 96,082 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2016 96,082 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2015 83,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 69,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 May 2013 56,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 45,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,376 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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GU08 URM is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 GU08 URM, 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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GU08 URM is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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