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NX08 UWY

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,971 mi
Last recorded168,971 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 168,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 167,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 167,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated cv joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 156,284 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 151,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 151,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 144,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 138,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,462 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 125,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,784 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts n/s/f tyre wall - not to cords.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,194 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,142 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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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NX08 UWY is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NX08 UWY, 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 NX08 UWY registered?

NX08 UWY is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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