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FV59 DWW

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

232,382 mi
Last recorded232,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 DWW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 232,382 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 232,382 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 220,729 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front steering rack inner joints worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 220,729 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front steering rack inner joints worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 204,534 miles

steering rack inner joints slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2019 204,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering rack inner joints slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2018 186,560 miles

Rear lower tailgate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2017 169,215 miles

offside front headlamp slight flicker

offside rear lamp damaged

steering rack inner joints slight play

tailgate damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2017 169,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front headlamp slight flicker

offside rear lamp damaged

steering rack inner joints slight play

tailgate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,826 miles

offside front headlamp flicker on dip beam

tailgate damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear seat belt buckle hard to release

offside front headlamp flicker on dip beam

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear suspension spring insulator deteriorated

tailgate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,528 miles

Brake fluid nearing low level

Front brake pads wearing low

Lower tailgate damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,075 miles

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm and worn inner and outer edges

rear brake pads and discs wearing low 3-4mm

rear tailgate damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,075 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm and worn inner and outer edges

rear brake pads and discs wearing low 3-4mm

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,247 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,247 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,062 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,061 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DWW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

FV59 DWW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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