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FV59 NWZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,465 mi
Last recorded177,465 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 177,465 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 177,463 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 166,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 166,637 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad broken off backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 160,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr,nsr and osr 3rd row ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 154,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted in halogen lamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr,nsr and osr 3rd row ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edge. slight tread damage. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,929 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 129,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

n/s front fog lamp lens cracked

slight blow on front exhaust flexy

Pass 18 Oct 2019 120,844 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 120,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,434 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 113,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,516 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 103,516 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front abs sensor wire not clipped in at suspension leg

Nearside Rear coil spring, rubber protector adrift

Offside Rear coil spring, rubber protector adrift

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,552 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front amber side marker lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,147 miles

one out of two bulbs not working on nsr position light

Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,680 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 NWZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

FV59 NWZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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