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FV59 HVJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,854 mi
Last recorded157,854 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 157,854 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 157,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 153,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 149,081 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged FITTED IN CORRECTLY (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 149,081 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective FITTED IN CORRECTLY (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NOX SENSOR FITTED INCORRECTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged FITTED IN CORRECTLY (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 136,523 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,558 miles

rear lower engine mount starting to split

rear sub frame bushes starting to separate

some wear rear discs

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,561 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,237 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 HVJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

FV59 HVJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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