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AF09 VBN

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,463 mi
Last recorded143,463 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 143,463 miles

Under sides general corrosion

Fail 13 May 2026 143,463 miles

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

Under sides general corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2025 138,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edges slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,787 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 129,154 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake reading just reached minimum efficiency, n/s/r was slightly lower

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os front seat switch mount is loose

Park brake performance is low

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 118,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Bulb discoloured to a pinkish colour and flickering slightly (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os front seat switch mount is loose

Park brake performance is low

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,693 miles

H I D bulbs are slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

H I D bulbs are slightly discoloured

H I D washers are not working

Ns rear outer side light is not working

Wipers are smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake performance is poor

Ns front headlamp bulb is starting to flicker slightly

Rear tyres are wearing low

Under tray is damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,095 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 89,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,669 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,069 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 39,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBN is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF09 VBN, 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 AF09 VBN registered?

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

Is AF09 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VBN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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