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FV09 RBU

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,528 mi
Last recorded166,528 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 RBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 166,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 153,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 141,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 141,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 131,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,947 miles

parking brake efficiency 18%

Fail 24 Jun 2019 123,947 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,255 miles

emissions to clean to test

slight oil leak from intercooler pipe underside

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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FV09 RBU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV09 RBU, 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 FV09 RBU registered?

FV09 RBU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 RBU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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