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FV09 VXC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 141,081 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2024 139,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 137,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,548 miles

Front grille loose

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

diesel around o/s/r

Fail 24 Oct 2022 130,548 miles

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

Front grille loose

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

diesel around o/s/r

Pass 7 Aug 2021 122,207 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak near tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,864 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding & scoring (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 90,461 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding & scoring (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,012 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,012 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,238 miles

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

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 VXC 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

FV09 VXC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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