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GV08 JGY

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 JGY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,495 miles

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

front brake discs poor/worn

headlight aims on upper limits

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

outer sills covered

rear brake discs poor/pads low

trailing arm bushes worn

unable to test emissions - low emitter

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,495 miles

front brake discs poor/worn

headlight aims on upper limits

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

outer sills covered

rear brake discs poor/pads low

trailing arm bushes worn

unable to test emissions - low emitter

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,808 miles

n/s wiper rubber perished

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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GV08 JGY is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV08 JGY, 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 GV08 JGY registered?

GV08 JGY is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is GV08 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 JGY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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