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MJ08 LSY

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,963 mi
Last recorded196,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 196,963 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 20 Sep 2024 185,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 181,375 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 172,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 153,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

PARK BRAKE ON EFFICIENCY LIMIT

PARK BRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL

Fail 9 Oct 2020 153,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

PARK BRAKE ON EFFICIENCY LIMIT

PARK BRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL

Pass 3 May 2019 138,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 124,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,292 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 101,920 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,561 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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MJ08 LSY is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ08 LSY, 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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MJ08 LSY is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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