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M16 PTG

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,827 mi
Last recorded107,827 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 PTG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,827 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 107,780 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2025 106,481 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE/SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,592 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 101,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 100,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 97,896 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,550 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

osr and both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play I os track rod end

unable to check rear rear seatbelts

Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,530 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

osr and both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play I os track rod end

unable to check rear rear seatbelts

unable to open boot

unable to see front inner pads properly

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,005 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

both rear tyres wearing on edges

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

unable to check rear rear seatbelts

Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,005 miles

unable to check rear rear seatbelts

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 72,351 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,597 miles

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

parking brake only just met requirements

unable to check rear rear seat belts seats folded down

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,716 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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M16 PTG is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M16 PTG, 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 M16 PTG registered?

M16 PTG is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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