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LM08 THG

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,934 mi
Last recorded116,934 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 THG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,017 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency low 17% (minimum required 16%)

Fail 28 Mar 2024 94,022 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency low 17% (minimum required 16%)

Pass 3 May 2023 81,545 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2023 81,545 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,820 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,665 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,213 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,108 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Cracks in treads of tyre

Offside Front Tyre inner wall wearing thin

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak.

slight play in nsf steering arm.front tyrres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak.

slight play in nsf steering arm.front tyrres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 53,650 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)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,033 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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LM08 THG is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 LM08 THG, 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 LM08 THG registered?

LM08 THG is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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