MOT Status
ValidMileage
183,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Far rear seats in stowed position
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Differential oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Far rear seats in stowed position
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Differential oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear differential oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear differential oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside door mirror casing damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rearmost seats stowed
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside door mirror casing damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rearmost seats stowed
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Outline marker not working
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Outline marker not working
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GU08 URM is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 GU08 URM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GU08 URM?
You can check the full history of GU08 URM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GU08 URM registered?
GU08 URM is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 June 2008.
Is GU08 URM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU08 URM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GU08 URM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU08 URM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.