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FV59 NWS

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NWS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 85,129 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 78,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 70,360 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 70,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 6 Oct 2022 48,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 48,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 45,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 36,060 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 36,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,728 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,452 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 NWS is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

FV59 NWS is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is FV59 NWS safe to buy?

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