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A21 PMG

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,044 mi
Last recorded113,044 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PMG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,419 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 81,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,690 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip missing i have secured the boot with cable tie advise have correct clip fitted

engine covers fitted

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,690 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red air bag warning on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip missing i have secured the boot with cable tie advise have correct clip fitted

engine covers fitted

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,414 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 62,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged and body dented

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 12 Sep 2019 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted below headlamp & at join to wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOTE: wiper performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged and body dented

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 31 May 2018 52,765 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight flickers still works

Nearside Rear Outer Door and side panel damaged near to door handle cover also missing but still opens and close

Offside Rear Lamp has cracked

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

Pass 30 May 2017 47,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged and body dente

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2017 47,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged and body dente

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,501 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,342 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,629 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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A21 PMG is a 2009 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 2009 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 92,562 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 A21 PMG, 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 17 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A21 PMG registered?

A21 PMG is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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The MOT history for A21 PMG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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