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AV09 VCX

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,226 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,568 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 88,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,719 miles

Central exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 78,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 69,093 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 69,093 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 66,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre both edges worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 8 May 2017 58,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 58,644 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 54,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 54,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 49,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,651 miles

Engine too clean to register for an emission reading

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,772 miles

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

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

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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AV09 VCX is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV09 VCX, 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 AV09 VCX registered?

AV09 VCX is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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