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FV59 CLX

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,280 mi
Last recorded226,280 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CLX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 226,280 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 211,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 191,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 175,943 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 175,801 miles

Fuel tank leaking tank pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 168,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 168,623 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 154,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 138,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,468 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 131,468 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,851 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

damage to screen

tail gate handle sticking

Fail 22 Oct 2015 95,851 miles

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

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

all tyres close to legal limit

damage to screen

front brake disks poor

rear brake disks poor

tail gate handle sticking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,907 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 CLX is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

FV59 CLX is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 October 2009.

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