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MV08 FZG

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,343 mi
Last recorded179,343 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FZG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 179,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 4 May 2020 179,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 163,320 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 163,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 112,294 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 112,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 89,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 78,503 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 78,502 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

rear most passenger seats folded down at time of test

Pass 23 May 2014 66,363 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,511 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,396 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 FZG is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MV08 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

MV08 FZG is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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