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AK59 VRO

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,899 mi
Last recorded228,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 228,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 212,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 199,380 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 199,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 194,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 183,398 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 183,398 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 172,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 172,356 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,301 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 148,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 120,746 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,183 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 VRO is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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