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YY08 HWH

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,439 mi
Last recorded166,439 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 166,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 160,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2020 129,193 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,378 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,221 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 101,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,434 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,514 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

parking brake binding

Pass 19 May 2012 44,350 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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YY08 HWH is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 YY08 HWH, 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 YY08 HWH registered?

YY08 HWH is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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