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AV59 MHL

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,173 mi
Last recorded99,173 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 96,890 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 90,610 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Caliper binding pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 71,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 64,040 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,279 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 53,277 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,027 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 46,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

R DISCS CORRODED.

R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,664 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn close to limit and has a nail in tread

Fail 21 Dec 2016 38,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn close to limit and has a nail in tread

Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,618 miles

All brake discs corroded but car has been stood a year.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 33,223 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2014 33,223 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,564 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)

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

offside rear outer sidelight out

Fail 24 Oct 2013 28,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

offside rear outer sidelight out

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,874 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 MHL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MHL, 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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AV59 MHL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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