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FV59 RPY

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,699 mi
Last recorded179,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 RPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 179,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 162,153 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2024 150,299 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,793 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 135,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,208 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,072 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 118,072 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,526 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight movement

Rear Both rear tyres stepping and feathering on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2018 92,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,022 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,190 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,972 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 RPY is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

FV59 RPY is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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