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AV59 VKT

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

232,399 mi
Last recorded232,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VKT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 232,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 232,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 223,694 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 223,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Noise obvious from above undertray/needs investigation

Pass 31 Oct 2023 213,438 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 213,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excess play in offside rear wheel bearing may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine injector leak poor running may cause damage emission not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside rear rough in operation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 200,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 200,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 183,920 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 183,712 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory front fog light not working both

Pass 17 Oct 2020 174,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 163,167 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,468 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 150,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 120,096 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,096 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter housing (7.2.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,696 miles

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

Front tyre valves cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 2 mm

Offside Front Inner rack arm has play

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,137 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut which is deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre has a cut which is deep enough to reach cords

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut which is deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre has a cut which is deep enough to reach cords

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 VKT is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

AV59 VKT is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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