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NB53 EMB

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB53 EMB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seats and belts

Fail 17 Aug 2026 98,546 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,741 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,701 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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NB53 EMB is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NB53 EMB, 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 NB53 EMB registered?

NB53 EMB is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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