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FY59 DMZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,057 miles

no spare wheel

one of the n/s front side lights is in op

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 103,057 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault codes cleared, no repair carried out, ok at time of test (7.12 (e))

no spare wheel

one of the n/s front side lights is in op

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,536 miles

general corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

headlamp lens covers slightly deteriorated

no spare wheel

rear brake discs scored/corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault codes cleared, light stayed off for duration of test (1.6 (b))

general corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

headlamp lens covers slightly deteriorated

no spare wheel

rear brake discs scored/corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge and slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General corrosion to subframe, suspension arms and driveshafts

Rear Spare wheel missing from underside

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 87,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,450 miles

all tyres worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,685 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,685 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 49,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,737 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY59 DMZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY59 DMZ, 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 FY59 DMZ registered?

FY59 DMZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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