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FV59 AUA

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,738 mi
Last recorded152,738 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 AUA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 152,738 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,319 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 141,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,688 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 119,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,689 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,586 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,695 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,813 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,936 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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FV59 AUA is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV59 AUA, 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 FV59 AUA registered?

FV59 AUA is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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