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KL08 THN

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,983 mi
Last recorded137,983 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 THN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 137,983 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 136,479 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,241 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 134,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 132,138 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Over 50% not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 129,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,210 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 109,170 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked across nearside (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,318 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,119 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 69,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KL08 THN is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL08 THN, 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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KL08 THN is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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