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NU58 PHA

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,471 mi
Last recorded191,471 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 PHA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 191,471 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 191,460 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 188,617 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .. ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 182,586 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2023 182,576 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 170,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 170,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 157,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,776 miles

Offside Rear seat not in use

Fail 15 Apr 2019 132,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear seat not in use

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,962 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,819 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,567 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,959 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)

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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NU58 PHA is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU58 PHA, 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 NU58 PHA registered?

NU58 PHA is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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The MOT history for NU58 PHA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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