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NH08 WRA

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,907 mi
Last recorded171,907 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 WRA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both almost cords inner edges (235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play about to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 163,771 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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 155,319 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm front bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush worn and cracking and pulling away from core (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r tyre heavily flat spotted on inner edge causing the tyre to become lumpy

Fail 14 Mar 2023 146,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm front bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush worn and cracking and pulling away from core (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspect n/s/r handbrake shoes insecure inside drum, can hear shoes moving and clunking when wheel is turned back and fourth

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r tyre heavily flat spotted on inner edge causing the tyre to become lumpy

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 o/s/r side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 135,614 miles

Front and rear various rubber suspension bushes perished/worn but not resulting in movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 135,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear various rubber suspension bushes perished/worn but not resulting in movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 113,625 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot won't open

Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,700 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 93,541 miles

all rear seat belts not tested due to being lowered

Fail 8 Aug 2018 93,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear seat belts not tested due to being lowered

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,631 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blade split on end

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WRA is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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