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J17 SAA

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 SAA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 96,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,069 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers moved out of swept area ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 7 Pin Electrics ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,306 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,163 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front discs corrodeed

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

emissions too clean to register

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

tow bar fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,747 miles

light surface corrosion on exhaust

slight lipping on brake discs

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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J17 SAA 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 93.8%.

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 J17 SAA, 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 J17 SAA registered?

J17 SAA is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is J17 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 SAA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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