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OW55 TAN

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,238 mi
Last recorded139,238 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 TAN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 139,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 135,938 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,780 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,467 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wall slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust back box corroded around welds

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,952 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,521 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,409 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 94,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 87,466 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,869 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,157 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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OW55 TAN is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW55 TAN, 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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OW55 TAN is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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