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S8 GWX

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,429 mi
Last recorded140,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GWX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,429 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 129,104 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 109,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 101,478 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary retaining device stiff in operation, may/may not function if needed. (3.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, beam bender fitted to nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (inner bulbs not working) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage has leaked onto aux drive belt (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 101,478 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary retaining device stiff in operation, may/may not function if needed. (3.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, beam bender fitted to nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (inner bulbs not working) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage has leaked onto aux drive belt (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,159 miles

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

both headlamp lenzes in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and some glazing (3.5.1i)

beam benders fitted to headlamps and lenses faded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and some glazing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

beam benders fitted to headlamps and lenses faded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,810 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 60,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 60,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,580 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,322 miles

Nearside 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 12 Jul 2011 25,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has low emissions. Diesel smoke tester not picking up reading.

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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S8 GWX is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 S8 GWX, 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 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S8 GWX is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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