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LG08 YJE

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,910 mi
Last recorded196,910 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 196,910 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 195,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald /perished outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2024 192,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 187,130 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 175,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 169,424 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 169,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,799 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 147,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,932 miles

unable to test the 2 rear seat belts in boot due to frame work

Fail 13 Mar 2017 124,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to test the 2 rear seat belts in boot due to frame work

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,853 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,656 miles

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,317 miles

5 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of 5 adult belts

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

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 YJE is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

LG08 YJE is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LG08 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 YJE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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