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AK09 VZY

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,255 mi
Last recorded146,255 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VZY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 146,255 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole of rear subframe/suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 144,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole of rear subframe/suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 135,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,446 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,228 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,706 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner 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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AK09 VZY is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZY, 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 AK09 VZY registered?

AK09 VZY is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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