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AF09 VBE

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 140,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 120,924 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 120,922 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,845 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 112,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 107,984 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 107,984 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,710 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 99,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side & N/Side Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side & N/Side ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,431 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,430 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp not working both front and both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,021 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,016 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,953 miles

Front discs worn/corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,899 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AF09 VBE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF09 VBE, 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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AF09 VBE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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