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AK59 UHL

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,659 mi
Last recorded144,659 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UHL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 144,659 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lateral play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 132,665 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 132,655 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lateral movement in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 120,996 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 120,994 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,076 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 105,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,643 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 101,643 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,329 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 80,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,578 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs very worn/lipped. (3.5.1g)

Front wipers poor/smeary

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded/worn (3.5.1g)

engine noise from belt area

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,673 miles

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

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

child seat fitted both rear seats

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,087 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 30,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,632 miles

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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AK59 UHL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK59 UHL, 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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AK59 UHL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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