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A6 SWE

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,141 mi
Last recorded167,141 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SWE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 167,141 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 153,950 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 153,950 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,364 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 140,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,570 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2019 101,913 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 101,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 83,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,732 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,736 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,155 miles

advise o/s front tyre on 2mm

Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise o/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,729 miles

check for diesel leak engine bay ?

Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,529 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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A6 SWE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A6 SWE, 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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A6 SWE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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