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CX09 VTU

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 140,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 140,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 137,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads uneven wear and low

Fail 4 Sep 2024 137,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts and cracks around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread (2mm)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads uneven wear and low

Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,456 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,484 miles

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

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

rear tyre edges worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,483 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,469 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,282 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 92,256 miles

park brake performance low 17%, fail if below 16%.

Fail 23 May 2017 92,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

park brake performance low 17%, fail if below 16%.

Pass 4 May 2016 79,375 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seat positions

Detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,745 miles

rear seats (3rd row) not up at time of test ,unable to check rear seat belts

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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CX09 VTU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX09 VTU, 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 CX09 VTU registered?

CX09 VTU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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