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NL08 FAU

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,655 mi
Last recorded165,655 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 165,655 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe covered with underseal

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 164,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

small seepage of grease off side front outer cv boot

Fail 17 Feb 2022 164,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2to3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

small seepage of grease off side front outer cv boot

Pass 16 Feb 2021 163,702 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 163,174 miles

near side rear tyre low 3mm left

Fail 18 Feb 2020 163,174 miles

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

near side rear tyre low 3mm left

Pass 13 Feb 2019 159,289 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 154,904 miles

small play in both front steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 14 Feb 2017 151,025 miles

both rear tyres 3to4mm left

Pass 13 Feb 2016 146,970 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted stopping full inspection off seat belt

Pass 14 Feb 2015 138,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,746 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 21 Feb 2012 106,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

chips in screen

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,254 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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NL08 FAU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL08 FAU, 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 NL08 FAU registered?

NL08 FAU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is NL08 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 FAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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