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LA08 BWF

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BWF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,022 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 83,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,445 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s/rear (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,757 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,188 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 49,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,218 miles

small oil weap from power steering pipe

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,853 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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LA08 BWF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA08 BWF, 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 LA08 BWF registered?

LA08 BWF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is LA08 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 BWF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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