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CV59 FVZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,790 mi
Last recorded178,790 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 178,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 172,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 166,375 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 158,654 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 152,723 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 2mm max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner joints ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on outer band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes separating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 142,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 137,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,495 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2017 97,692 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,833 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,835 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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CV59 FVZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 FVZ, 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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CV59 FVZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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