2008 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · AK 2491
2008 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 84,232 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK 2491 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 84,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK 2491 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo Xc90 (AK 2491) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
AK 2491 Mileage History
- 07/11/202266,984 mi
- 30/10/202372,329 mi+5,345 mi
- 05/11/202477,068 mi+4,739 mi
- 20/10/202580,206 mi+3,138 mi
- 20/10/202684,232 mi+4,026 mi
Average of roughly 4,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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