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J50 USS

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,493 mi
Last recorded169,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 USS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 169,493 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension mounting bushes beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 164,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 160,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 157,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 122,778 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,180 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,174 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,990 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,799 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,315 miles

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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J50 USS is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J50 USS, 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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J50 USS is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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