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MY57 GSD

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,641 mi
Last recorded122,641 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY57 GSD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,489 miles

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,135 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 117,131 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 110,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,682 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,534 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,465 miles

Nearside Front Side wall damaged

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side wall damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,125 miles

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement. 18%

Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement. 18%

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,648 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,327 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,176 miles

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

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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MY57 GSD is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MY57 GSD, 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 MY57 GSD registered?

MY57 GSD is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MY57 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY57 GSD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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