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GK09 VVJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,572 mi
Last recorded114,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,196 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 112,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,806 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,289 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 69,330 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,494 miles

front tyres getting low tired wise

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,980 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,668 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 31,668 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight wear/lip front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,131 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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GK09 VVJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK09 VVJ, 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 GK09 VVJ registered?

GK09 VVJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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