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AD59 EXP

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,222 mi
Last recorded159,222 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EXP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,222 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms' bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 151,395 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 151,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine service message on dim no eml light on at present

Fail 20 Nov 2023 141,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened nut minus washer x1 (5.3.3 (c) (i))

engine service message on dim no eml light on at present

Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 110,849 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,990 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working AND LOWER (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre has wear to inside and outside edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre has wear to inside edge.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row folded down. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 84,839 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre has wear to inside and outside edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre has wear to inside edge.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row folded down. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,807 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,785 miles

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear seats not present for test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

offside rear tyre tread has excessive wear to inside out outside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,027 miles

3rd row seats folded at time of test so unable to check belts.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hand brake binding slightly.

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

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

Play in NS inner rack joint.

Play in OS inner rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3rd row seats folded at time of test so unable to check belts.

Cracking to NSR tyre tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hand brake binding slightly.

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

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

Play in NS inner rack joint.

Play in OS inner rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

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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AD59 EXP is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD59 EXP, 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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AD59 EXP is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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