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OV59 EEM

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 EEM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,263 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 108,745 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 108,741 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake hoses worn

front and rear suspension bushes worn

headlamp warning lamp on but headlamp working as normal

slight damp of fuel on plastic covers

Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake hoses worn

front and rear suspension bushes worn

headlamp warning lamp on but headlamp working as normal

slight damp of fuel on plastic covers

Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,356 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper/Tailgate Area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Under Chassis Area Behind Plastic Cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Stiff in Operation and Noisy (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Headlight Failure Warning Light on Dash But Both Headlights Working at Time of Test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Turbo Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspect Bent/Damaged Steering Item On O/S/F

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,673 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 42,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,888 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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OV59 EEM is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OV59 EEM, 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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OV59 EEM is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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