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KTS 708

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,164 mi
Last recorded147,164 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTS 708
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 147,164 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 141,491 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 141,491 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 136,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 130,787 miles

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

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

Parking brake on limit @ 16%

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 115,734 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,497 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,497 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear tyres aged and cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,724 miles

warning lamp activated

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,859 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,617 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,928 miles

both front tyers uneven wear.

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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KTS 708 is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KTS 708, 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 KTS 708 registered?

KTS 708 is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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