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M40 RTA

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,815 mi
Last recorded185,815 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 RTA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 185,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 173,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x50zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 173,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x50zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 164,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 155,159 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 155,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,703 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 137,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 117,875 miles

Nearside Rear light lens repaired with tape

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,400 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,400 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,472 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,961 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,749 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,109 miles

front tyres close to limits

movement in n/s/f ball joint

rear tyres wearing low

unable to check hydrolics fully due to wet weather

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,080 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs worn

sills covered

some cuts to all tyres

stone chips in windscreen

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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M40 RTA is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 M40 RTA, 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 M40 RTA registered?

M40 RTA is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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