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OU08 KCV

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,890 mi
Last recorded190,890 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 KCV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 190,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 182,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 174,554 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 165,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 157,051 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 141,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted;Sill guards fitted;Emission to low to register

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,854 miles

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

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

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted;Sill guards fitted;Emissions to low to register

Pass 31 May 2017 103,714 miles

emissions too low to record

under trays, sill covers, engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 66,627 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 66,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn low on shoulders.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 33,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,793 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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OU08 KCV is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU08 KCV, 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 OU08 KCV registered?

OU08 KCV is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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