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LG08 YJB

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YJB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 137,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 125,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 123,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 119,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 115,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 113,336 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear folding seats/belts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,695 miles

Underneath of Car Caked in Mud

Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,691 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Underneath of Car Caked in Mud

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,148 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,143 miles

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

N/S/R Lower Side light Not Working

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

O/S/F Side Marker Not Working

O/S/R Upper Side light Not Working

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 64,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,837 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 9 Feb 2012 44,609 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,609 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,221 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 YJB is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

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

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