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GY08 NBD

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,986 mi
Last recorded197,986 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 197,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 197,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 188,286 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 11 Oct 2023 177,298 miles

Handbrake tell tale light doesn't illuminate

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 177,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake tell tale light doesn't illuminate

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,012 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 163,847 miles

Offside Rear slight noise

Fail 1 Nov 2021 163,847 miles

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

Offside Rear slight noise

Pass 2 Nov 2020 155,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm mounting bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 145,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 145,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 139,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 134,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2017 134,079 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,488 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,605 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 104,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 89,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 76,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,254 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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GY08 NBD is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY08 NBD, 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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GY08 NBD is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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