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GF59 EHO

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,172 mi
Last recorded206,172 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 EHO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 206,172 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body covered

Fail 26 Jun 2025 206,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body covered

Pass 2 Feb 2024 196,271 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Feb 2023 177,893 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 177,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 158,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 132,883 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 132,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,030 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 114,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front wind screen showing slight wiper marks after sweep

power steering pump pulley shaft oil seal appears damp

Fail 4 Jan 2018 107,283 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front slight scraping noise from nearside front brake area possible backing plate

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

Offside Front wind screen showing slight wiper marks after sweep

auxiliary drive belt appears damp with oil film possibly from power steering pump seal

power steering feels slightly stiff when turning lock to lock

power steering fluid level low

power steering pump pulley shaft oil seal appears damp

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,716 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2017 98,712 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,500 miles

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

coolant has very little color. i recommend antifreeze tested

partial corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 31 Dec 2015 89,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant has very little color. i recommend antifreeze tested

partial corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,577 miles

rear tyres wearing low to 2.5 and 3 mm

Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,458 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant near minnimum level

rear pads worn low to aprox 4mm

rear tyres wearing low to 2.5 and 3 mm

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,762 miles

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

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

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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GF59 EHO is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GF59 EHO, 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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GF59 EHO is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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