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FV59 HFA

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,041 mi
Last recorded119,041 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 119,041 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 118,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,141 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,189 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 117,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,499 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 94,499 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 83,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,588 miles

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

Minimum parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,588 miles

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

Minimum parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,024 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 56,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,404 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 25,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HFA is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

FV59 HFA is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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