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AO59 RLZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,652 mi
Last recorded183,652 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 RLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 183,652 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 183,652 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 183,652 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 176,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 165,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 148,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,113 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,218 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,420 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 100,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,316 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,316 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,694 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO59 RLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO59 RLZ, 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 AO59 RLZ registered?

AO59 RLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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