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FY59 NHL

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,192 mi
Last recorded163,192 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 NHL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 163,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 161,080 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 160,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 159,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 157,943 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 157,933 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 156,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 156,312 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,957 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 146,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 146,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply/cords being exposed on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 129,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,793 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,929 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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FY59 NHL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 FY59 NHL, 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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FY59 NHL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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