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AU59 VCV

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,268 mi
Last recorded202,268 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VCV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 202,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

n/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Oct 2024 163,258 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,525 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,587 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted On Inside Edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,394 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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AU59 VCV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU59 VCV, 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 AU59 VCV registered?

AU59 VCV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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