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HY08 LNX

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,301 mi
Last recorded167,301 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LNX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 167,301 miles

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just met limit

various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2024 167,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just met limit

various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2023 166,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to limit advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake performance just met limit

various rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2022 165,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake performance just met limit

various rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2021 163,535 miles

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

handbrake performance just met limit

various rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2020 162,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Feb 2020 162,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Feb 2019 152,257 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,159 miles

Nearside park brake very poor performance

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,888 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,272 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,751 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,840 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes slight perish

Emissions tested no smoke detected emissions to clean

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,063 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 72,565 miles

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

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

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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HY08 LNX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HY08 LNX, 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 HY08 LNX registered?

HY08 LNX is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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