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NV08 FPT

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,523 mi
Last recorded146,523 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FPT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 146,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 134,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,797 miles

In Certain Positions, the Steering Wheel Oscillates,

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going Opaque, But Beam and intensity OK (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 121,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,320 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 108,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres heavily worn outer tread areas.No tread

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,325 miles

Bonnet Gas Struts Weak

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Side Light N/W

Offside Rear Outer Side Light N/W

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,140 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp bulb cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

handbrake efficiency low=19%

Fail 14 Apr 2016 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside headlamp bulb cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

handbrake efficiency low=19%

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,140 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,096 miles

Emissions to clean for analyser tester to measure.

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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NV08 FPT 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 66.7%.

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 NV08 FPT, 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 NV08 FPT registered?

NV08 FPT is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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The MOT history for NV08 FPT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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