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LD08 HWV

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,741 mi
Last recorded135,741 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 HWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side light not working but inner works ok (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the top of the gearbox and the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering operation noisy but works ok at present

Fail 16 Feb 2026 135,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side light not working but inner works ok (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the top of the gearbox and the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

power steering operation noisy but works ok at present

Pass 13 Mar 2025 125,361 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 125,361 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,007 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 90,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,458 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 78,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rode (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel tracking require

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,146 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel tracking require

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,022 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 39,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,860 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 33,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,594 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,696 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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LD08 HWV is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LD08 HWV, 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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LD08 HWV is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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