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LP59 SHV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,063 mi
Last recorded150,063 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 SHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 150,063 miles

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

Offside Reverse light not working

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 150,063 miles

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

Offside Reverse light not working

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,905 miles

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

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Parking brake effort weak and only just met requirements

Pass 8 Dec 2023 141,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort weak and only just met requirements

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,927 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,899 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 118,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,087 miles

Offside Door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LP59 SHV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LP59 SHV, 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 LP59 SHV registered?

LP59 SHV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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