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AV59 VME

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 136,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both O/Side and N/Side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 136,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Outline marker lamp not working Both O/Side and N/Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both O/Side and N/Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both O/Side and N/Side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,314 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 128,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r outer edge o/s/f inner edge n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 119,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r outer edge o/s/f inner edge n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,242 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2022 110,242 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2021 102,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 95,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight lift ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight lift ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,296 miles

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

o/s/f inner steering rack has slight lift

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,296 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner steering rack has slight lift

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,300 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 66,299 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,064 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seats fitted unable able to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Ball joint has slight play both front inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seats fitted unable able to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,391 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,342 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 VME is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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