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NH57 XJJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,386 mi
Last recorded163,386 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 XJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2026 163,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 155,062 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 155,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 145,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 134,988 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 May 2022 126,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear diff seals weeping

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,957 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,952 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 107,373 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 99,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,181 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb not fully in place (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 May 2017 89,118 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb not fully in place (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,772 miles

Offside Rear deep cut in tyres outer wall

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 May 2016 77,772 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear deep cut in tyres outer wall

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,733 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2014 57,798 miles

deep cut in both rear tyre wall and tyre tread

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2013 48,211 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

remove items too test rear seat belts

Fail 22 May 2013 48,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

remove items too test rear seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,106 miles

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

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

offside rear boot is dent

Pass 31 May 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,821 miles

front brake discs worn

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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NH57 XJJ 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 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 NH57 XJJ, 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 NH57 XJJ registered?

NH57 XJJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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