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NH08 JHF

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,639 mi
Last recorded196,639 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 JHF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 196,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 188,702 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 188,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 177,190 miles

Central Rear centre middle seat missing at time of test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 170,153 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 158,775 miles

central rear seat belt removed

handbrake recording low effort

Fail 5 Oct 2021 158,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake recording low effort

Pass 16 Sep 2020 147,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 147,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 139,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,729 miles

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,278 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 52,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,884 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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NH08 JHF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH08 JHF, 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 NH08 JHF registered?

NH08 JHF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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