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NH08 RYA

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,304 mi
Last recorded169,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 RYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 169,304 miles

rear diff oil leak

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 167,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 167,050 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 165,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp glass misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 165,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp glass misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2020 161,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 159,902 miles

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

Fuel tank has diesel patch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 150,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2018 150,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 136,232 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

exhaust corroded

seat belts 6 and 7 not checked

Fail 10 May 2017 136,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

exhaust corroded

seat belts 6 and 7 not checked

Pass 12 May 2016 119,394 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 119,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rubber dust cover also split (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod - steering system also has rough operation (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 108,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering pump noise

Fail 19 May 2015 108,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering pump noise

Pass 19 May 2014 95,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,719 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,764 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 RYA 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 NH08 RYA, 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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NH08 RYA is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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