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FV59 CLZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,283 mi
Last recorded184,283 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 184,283 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 184,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 178,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Outer Edge - 3mm.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Offside Rear Axle - Inner Bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion to Vehicle Underside and Rear Sub-frame.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 171,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner Edge.

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

Slight Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle and Rear Subframe.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 163,885 miles

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

Underbody surface corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 163,831 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 158,109 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,689 miles

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

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

handbrake readings only just met requirements

service light showing

Fail 23 Sep 2019 143,687 miles

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

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

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

service light showing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 136,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 136,358 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,192 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 128,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,498 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,053 miles

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

Front wipers incorrect size and catching pillar

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,053 miles

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

Front wipers incorrect size and catching pillar

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,251 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 FV59 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

FV59 CLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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