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AK09 MVW

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,876 mi
Last recorded133,876 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 133,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 132,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 132,000 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat Belts not checked (boot Full) Seat Folded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 129,104 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat Belts not checked (boot Full) Seat Folded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,195 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 123,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,151 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

row 3 seats in stored position

Fail 25 Sep 2021 119,149 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

row 3 seats in stored position

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,507 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,193 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 18 Sep 2018 107,683 miles

child seats fitted to rear

parking brake only just meeting requirements

Fail 18 Sep 2018 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to rear

parking brake only just meeting requirements

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,318 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,385 miles

Bonnet Safety Catch Seizing

N/S/R Outer Sidelight N/W

O/S Repeater Holed and Full of Water

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Number plate Starting To Separate

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,599 miles

off side repeater lamp crack and full of water but operating ok

Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,599 miles

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

off side repeater lamp crack and full of water but operating ok

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,738 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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AK09 MVW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK09 MVW, 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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AK09 MVW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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