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OE08 MPZ

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

245,142 mi
Last recorded245,142 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 245,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 14 Aug 2024 245,138 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 4 Aug 2023 225,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 225,886 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning heavy at idle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 208,228 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 208,226 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 188,753 miles

Engine oil weep

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

Park brake requirements only just met

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 186,071 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front subframe rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly damaged

Oil weep from engine

Fail 23 Nov 2020 186,067 miles

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

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front subframe rear bushes deteriorating

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly damaged

Oil weep from engine

Pass 29 May 2019 177,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2018 170,655 miles

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 20 May 2017 163,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 156,477 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 143,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 132,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 110,611 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

third row seat belts not tested.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 May 2012 92,254 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 92,254 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,037 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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OE08 MPZ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE08 MPZ, 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 OE08 MPZ registered?

OE08 MPZ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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