2008 Volvo XC90 3.2L Petrol · LR08 HVJ
2008 Volvo XC90 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 129,211 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 HVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 129,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 HVJ 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 (LR08 HVJ) between January 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LR08 HVJ Mileage History
- 26/01/2024126,283 mi
- 08/05/2024126,311 mi+28 mi
- 09/05/2024126,318 mi+7 mi
- 15/05/2025129,210 mi+2,892 mi
- 13/06/2025129,211 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- 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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