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NU08 JXG

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,540 mi
Last recorded144,540 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 JXG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,540 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 137,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails ,sub-frame,sill/under-sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 124,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,758 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres on legal limit

power steering pump noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2021 107,351 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm bush on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm bush on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2020 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,034 miles

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,034 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,871 miles

engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,871 miles

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

nail n/s/ r tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,920 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2013 38,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 38,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 29,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,588 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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NU08 JXG is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 NU08 JXG, 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 NU08 JXG registered?

NU08 JXG is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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