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AV59 FTU

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 80,308 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,913 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 68,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,844 miles

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

stone chips to screen not affecting the view

Fail 17 May 2019 68,837 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone in the cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded/ pitted on inner and outer disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear light clusters cracked but no white light shown

noise from rear brakes when wheels rotated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,707 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 41,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,077 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly distorted and split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,495 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,495 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 13,327 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,327 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)

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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AV59 FTU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV59 FTU, 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 AV59 FTU registered?

AV59 FTU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is AV59 FTU safe to buy?

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