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MW57 XAG

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,571 mi
Last recorded170,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XAG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 166,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 165,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushs on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 162,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 162,365 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect new bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 143,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 132,620 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 132,620 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 132,598 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 125,200 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 125,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,885 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 98,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,159 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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MW57 XAG is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MW57 XAG, 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 MW57 XAG registered?

MW57 XAG is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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