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MV08 DXK

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,572 mi
Last recorded171,572 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DXK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 171,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 163,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 156,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 149,847 miles

some rusting to underside rear

bonnet stays weak

front discs lipped

slight bind to n/s/r wheel and pad wear more than o/s

Fail 9 Mar 2022 149,843 miles

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

bonnet stays weak

front discs lipped

slight bind to n/s/r wheel and pad wear more than o/s

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,531 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 133,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,910 miles

front discs lipped and rusting inner faces

Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,449 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,473 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Front discs in slight poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,904 miles

Nearside 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 5,514 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,782 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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MV08 DXK is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV08 DXK, 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 MV08 DXK registered?

MV08 DXK is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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