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LS09 VNJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 VNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 145,723 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defects (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 139,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 132,844 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 132,844 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 126,619 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 126,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,139 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions are too clean

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 116,137 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr/osr (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf/osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions are too clean

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,907 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,053 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,586 miles

Engine cover and under tray cover fitted

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,586 miles

Engine cover and under tray cover fitted

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,797 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,044 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Nearside rear road tyre worn belot limit on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both front tyres getting low

NOTE: Brake test not carried out due to condition of brakes and will need doing at retest

Nearside rear road tyre worn belot limit on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,363 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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LS09 VNJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LS09 VNJ, 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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LS09 VNJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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