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LR09 VPL

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,814 mi
Last recorded131,814 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VPL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 131,814 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

drivers mirror cover missing

engine warning message on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

excessive movement Wishbone bush and dust cover worn

Fail 16 May 2024 131,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working + front position bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour + Mirror housing/repeater cluster damaged/missing (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush and dust cover worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 118,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 118,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,992 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,664 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,156 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,971 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,971 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

under cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

under cover fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,932 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,271 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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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LR09 VPL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 LR09 VPL, 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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LR09 VPL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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