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N50 KMC

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,400 mi
Last recorded140,400 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 KMC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 140,400 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 140,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 129,796 miles

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

under the car front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 May 2024 123,097 miles

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 11 May 2023 117,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 107,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Advise Both of the rearmost seats in the stowed away position therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings con not be checked.) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( All rear bushes worn. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 107,074 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Advise Both of the rearmost seats in the stowed away position therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings con not be checked.) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( All rear bushes worn. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 96,410 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 96,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 93,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2017 87,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,773 miles

Child seat fitted restricting inspection of adult seat belt

Rear seats folded unable to check very rear seat belts

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,513 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 75,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,401 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 64,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,994 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 39,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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N50 KMC is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N50 KMC, 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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N50 KMC is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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