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LS59 ZFA

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,450 mi
Last recorded116,450 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ZFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 116,450 miles

Centre exhaust join corroding.

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front rack ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has been undersealed limiting inspection.

Fail 21 Aug 2026 116,450 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust join corroding.

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front rack ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Inter cooler leak.

Nearside Front Headlight bulb flickers

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension has been undersealed limiting inspection.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm front buses splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front indicator side repeater outer lens cover broken, repaired with lens tape

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 103,875 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front indicator side repeater outer lens cover broken, repaired with lens tape

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,727 miles

handbrake just passed. It would appear that hand brake requires repair or adjustment.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,402 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 81,818 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2018 75,338 miles

Engine covers and undertryas fitted

Parking brake just met requirments

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,140 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 75,135 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,765 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,765 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,898 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LS59 ZFA is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS59 ZFA, 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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LS59 ZFA is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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