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FV59 ULL

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

200,884 mi
Last recorded200,884 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 200,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 193,091 miles

rear prop missing

Fail 19 Feb 2025 193,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear prop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2024 181,205 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2024 181,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 171,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 162,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,404 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 136,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,130 miles

No rear seat belts or seats tested as all folded down and plank of wood in back of car over seat backs.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,913 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,757 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 63,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,755 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 ULL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL registered?

FV59 ULL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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