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OV08 WPP

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,932 mi
Last recorded171,932 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WPP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 171,932 miles

Nearside Front inner side light not working

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

slight play in both steering rack ends

slight power steering leak

Pass 2 Oct 2024 168,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 165,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 162,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 160,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 153,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 153,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 142,522 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,283 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 132,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 121,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,873 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn inner wall

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,018 miles

all discs corroided

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,392 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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OV08 WPP is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV08 WPP, 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 OV08 WPP registered?

OV08 WPP is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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