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KY08 LCW

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 LCW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 138,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 133,410 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 133,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure flexi bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 127,368 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 121,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2023 121,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2022 115,744 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 115,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 111,739 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 111,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 109,036 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 109,036 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 102,907 miles

centre exhaust box corrosion

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Fail 14 May 2019 102,907 miles

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

centre exhaust box corrosion

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Pass 1 May 2018 93,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,546 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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KY08 LCW is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol 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 KY08 LCW, 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 KY08 LCW registered?

KY08 LCW is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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