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LG08 VKL

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,098 mi
Last recorded151,098 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VKL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 147,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 143,418 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,416 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 138,850 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,307 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 134,305 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm ball joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,462 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges close to legal limit

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner brake pads not visible

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,351 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,351 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Hand brake hanging on (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,536 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush perished

front pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2016 95,995 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to obtain emissions reading, no printout given

Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,796 miles

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 23 Feb 2012 58,254 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,254 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

chips in screen

Fail 28 Feb 2011 44,632 miles

Emissions too good. Machine not reading

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,632 miles

Emissions too good. Machine not reading

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 VKL is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 LG08 VKL, 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 LG08 VKL registered?

LG08 VKL is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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