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G18 AFE

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,134 mi
Last recorded187,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 AFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 187,134 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing on sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2026 187,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing on sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2025 182,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-tray broken at fixing

Fail 24 Feb 2025 182,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-tray broken at fixing

Pass 19 Feb 2024 174,406 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 174,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 167,371 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2023 167,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2022 159,708 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2022 159,708 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,028 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 149,570 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 149,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 131,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 131,015 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,566 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 101,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,082 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,418 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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G18 AFE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G18 AFE, 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 G18 AFE registered?

G18 AFE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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