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N5 JLH

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JLH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 111,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,576 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,576 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,728 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,757 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,826 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

park brake anti slip insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2018 79,826 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

park brake anti slip insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,550 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 57,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,905 miles

Both rear tyres splitting inside tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf position bulb inop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 43,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N5 JLH is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N5 JLH, 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 N5 JLH registered?

N5 JLH is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is N5 JLH safe to buy?

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