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HY08 XAR

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,604 mi
Last recorded168,604 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 132,898 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,841 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,747 miles

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

two front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,682 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,543 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,552 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 XAR is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY08 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

HY08 XAR is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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