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DV59 ZLE

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,310 mi
Last recorded272,310 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 272,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 268,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 256,402 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 243,828 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row seats ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 243,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row seats ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 231,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 218,146 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin full inspection obscured by caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint cover deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 218,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working not working as intended (3.5 (a))

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

All 4 tyres under inflated

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin full inspection obscured by caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint cover deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 212,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 199,894 miles

Cannot test 3rd seat row due to dog guard.

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 199,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Cannot test 3rd seat row due to dog guard.

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 187,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 187,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 169,661 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 169,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 144,637 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,053 miles

handbrake works but poor performance

rear discs are lipped

Fail 2 Aug 2013 88,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s rear brake pads wearing

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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DV59 ZLE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV59 ZLE, 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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DV59 ZLE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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