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M4 ALY

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 ALY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,682 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,682 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative indcator not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,020 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 128,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 67,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,626 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,200 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,612 miles

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

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,612 miles

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

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,040 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 42,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 54,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,346 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,392 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2017 24,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,383 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 21,383 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,143 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Front discs slightly lipped and corroding on inner side

Tread starting to crack on N/S/R tyre

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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M4 ALY is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 M4 ALY, 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 M4 ALY registered?

M4 ALY is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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