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LL08 ZDF

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,774 mi
Last recorded169,774 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ZDF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 169,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seat to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

aux belt/ AC compressor noise

both front driveshafts/cv joints noisy/worn

engine vibration on tickover upper engine support rubber split

numerous rear suspension bushes worn/split

Fail 9 Oct 2025 169,774 miles

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

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

aux belt/ AC compressor noise

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders, 2.1-3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulder, 2.2-3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seat to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

both front driveshafts/cv joints noisy/worn

engine vibration on tickover upper engine support rubber split

numerous rear suspension bushes worn/split

Pass 7 Oct 2024 153,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

aux belt noise, tensioner/AC compressor

power steering pipe slight weeping

Fail 7 Oct 2024 153,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on shoulders, bald, 1.4mm across 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on shoulders, cords visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

aux belt noise, tensioner/AC compressor

power steering pipe slight weeping

top up engine oil 2 litres

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,677 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 116,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,208 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,565 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,088 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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LL08 ZDF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LL08 ZDF, 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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LL08 ZDF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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