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OV08 NYU

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,494 mi
Last recorded197,494 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 NYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 197,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Body component likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 187,207 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 187,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 180,519 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 180,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 167,579 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 167,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake slight binding

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake just past

Pass 1 May 2018 159,329 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 159,329 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 149,381 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 149,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 136,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 119,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 100,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 100,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 82,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 63,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 63,505 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 41,611 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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OV08 NYU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV08 NYU, 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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OV08 NYU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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