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VR08 MLR

2015 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo XC9063,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR08 MLR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2015
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,081 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 80,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 74,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 61,306 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 8 Oct 2020 54,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,354 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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VR08 MLR is a 2015 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 63,681 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 VR08 MLR, 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 11 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VR08 MLR registered?

VR08 MLR is a 2015 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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