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LS59 ZFM

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ZFM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 142,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 136,504 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 136,503 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,809 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 109,456 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 109,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,596 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement but front outer bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front lights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement but front outer bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,273 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,456 miles

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

Rear most seats in stow away position

Fail 17 Nov 2017 73,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear most seats in stow away position

Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,248 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 41,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,779 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade spliting

Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade spliting

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,962 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZFM is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZFM, 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 LS59 ZFM registered?

LS59 ZFM is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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