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AV59 HCE

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 140,316 miles

bonnet struts weak

Fail 4 Feb 2026 140,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 115,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose slightly twisted. Replacement advised (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 115,247 miles

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

Both rear wheels slight binding of parking brake evident when rotated by hand. Attention advised

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose slightly twisted. Replacement advised (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,932 miles

Nearside Parking brake binding evident when wheel rotated by hand; attention advised

Fail 23 Jan 2023 101,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake binding evident when wheel rotated by hand; attention advised

Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,908 miles

DSTC warning light intermittent

Fail 29 Jan 2021 90,906 miles

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

DSTC warning light intermittent

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,543 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 85,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working light unit lights not working(position,brake,indicator,reverse) (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,659 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 79,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,199 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear door panel damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2015 52,350 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear door panel damaged

offside front parking light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2014 46,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,959 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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AV59 HCE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

AV59 HCE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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