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LG08 JTU

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,029 mi
Last recorded149,029 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,029 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both side parking brake low efficiency

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 138,787 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,240 miles

Exjaust corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 135,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exjaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering rack creaking during lock to lock check but secure and no play

Pass 2 Apr 2021 123,798 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play.

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 123,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play.

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,879 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded not blowing

Nearside Front lower arm bush starting to split, no exessive movement

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 92,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside faces 50 percent pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,694 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,694 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,496 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,804 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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LG08 JTU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 JTU, 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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LG08 JTU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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