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KV08 FJA

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,906 mi
Last recorded104,906 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,906 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 104,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative foot peddle (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 100,256 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 100,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,705 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,124 miles

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

headlamp beam deflectors fitted to main beams

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

headlamp beam deflectors fitted to main beams

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,589 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear

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

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

off side rear light lens damaged unit taped up for mot

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,084 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 32,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,231 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,231 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KV08 FJA is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KV08 FJA, 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 KV08 FJA registered?

KV08 FJA is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KV08 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 FJA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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