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LO08 MVE

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 MVE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,293 miles

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 6 Dec 2019 98,293 miles

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,081 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 91,081 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,277 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

rear, rear seats folded away on test

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,790 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 78,142 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,393 miles

unable to fully test nearside 2nd row seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 62,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

unable to fully test nearside 2nd row seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,718 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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LO08 MVE is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO08 MVE, 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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LO08 MVE is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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