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AM08 AGE

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AGE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,691 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 114,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,101 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 107,101 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,242 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater insecure lamp lens slightly damaged and insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre seats also nearside rear

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear o/s - n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil close to minimum level on dip stick

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre seats also nearside rear

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear o/s - n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil close to minimum level on dip stick

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,704 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre, heavily wearing inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre, heavily wearing inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,816 miles

nearside rear lamp water ingress

Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lamp water ingress

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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AM08 AGE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AM08 AGE, 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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AM08 AGE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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