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AV59 VLZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

223,669 mi
Last recorded223,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 223,669 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 216,451 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body under seal.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 205,451 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear body and component corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 199,094 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 199,093 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 192,257 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 192,257 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 185,392 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STEERING RACK WORN ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 176,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 162,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 148,847 miles

Nearside Front side repeater could do with attention

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear bands

Nearside Rear light slightly dim

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands on inner edge

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

warning light is on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 148,847 miles

Nearside Front side repeater could do with attention

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear bands

Nearside Rear light slightly dim

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

warning light is on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 131,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level slightly down

nearside front tyre wall slightly cut

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2014 131,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level slightly down

nearside front tyre wall slightly cut

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear lens broken

Fail 4 Nov 2013 110,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear lens broken

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,728 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,728 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

AV59 VLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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