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GU08 VDJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,022 mi
Last recorded206,022 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 206,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 187,888 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 169,473 miles

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

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

front to center exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 154,684 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust joint between front and middle section corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,110 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror indicator deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 139,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror indicator deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,245 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 123,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,082 miles

both front lower arm bushes are slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,732 miles

frt discs slightly worn

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 VDJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU08 VDJ, 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 GU08 VDJ registered?

GU08 VDJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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