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J800 CMT

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,609 mi
Last recorded144,609 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 CMT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 144,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 144,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,896 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,779 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,778 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,974 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play clicks when rotated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,292 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 72,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,337 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,149 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,140 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,420 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 29,420 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,337 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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J800 CMT is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J800 CMT, 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 J800 CMT registered?

J800 CMT is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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