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LR59 NLT

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 134,284 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 134,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 106,510 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,515 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,431 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,430 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has little or no effort

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 36,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror indicator lamp damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 19,180 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2012 14,430 miles

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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LR59 NLT is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR59 NLT, 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 LR59 NLT registered?

LR59 NLT is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LR59 NLT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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