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NL09 XRZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,235 mi
Last recorded179,235 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 XRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 179,235 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 179,233 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 169,825 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 169,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2024 162,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 151,433 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 151,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault repair and clear fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp not working both o/s n/s fronts bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 140,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge secondary step tread wearing thin (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 140,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge secondary step tread wearing thin (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 133,738 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 133,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge tread detected! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake badly binding!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

nearside rear fuel tank has possible diesel leak?

Fail 8 Apr 2020 132,125 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake badly binding!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

nearside rear fuel tank has possible diesel leak?

Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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NL09 XRZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 NL09 XRZ, 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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NL09 XRZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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