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CA59 HCU

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,753 mi
Last recorded56,753 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 56,753 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 56,753 miles

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

Offside Front under inflated

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,038 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 52,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,576 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 51,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,460 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 48,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing low in edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tyre cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing low in edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,595 miles

Rear Both tyres feathering on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,185 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,873 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,511 miles

advise surface corrosion on rear brake discs

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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CA59 HCU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA59 HCU, 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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CA59 HCU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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