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NX59 HNC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,881 mi
Last recorded159,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 HNC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 159,881 miles

slight play in steering rack

weakness in front suspension arm rubber bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

prop shaft removed

Fail 12 Aug 2025 149,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge ,poor condition and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

prop shaft removed

Pass 30 Jul 2024 139,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cond of fuel cap

Fail 30 Jul 2024 139,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cond of fuel cap

Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,957 miles

ALL rear seats not in use

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2023 127,956 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL rear seats not in use

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,405 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Jul 2021 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,364 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,136 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,215 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread but not showing cord.

n/s/r tyre tread has small cracks but not showing cord.

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread but not showing cord.

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread but not showing cord.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,986 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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NX59 HNC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NX59 HNC, 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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NX59 HNC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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