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KV08 OVC

2008 Volvo XC90

Red Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 110,426 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,420 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2023 97,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2022 96,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall has been cut

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,229 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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KV08 OVC is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KV08 OVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 OVC registered?

KV08 OVC is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is KV08 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 OVC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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