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PN59 VHH

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,013 mi
Last recorded178,013 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VHH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 178,013 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 171,824 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 164,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 155,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 146,359 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 146,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2019 133,728 miles

parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

undertrays & engine covers fitted fitted obscuring inspection of some testable components components

Fail 28 Jul 2019 133,722 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted fitted obscuring inspection of some testable components components

Fail 2 Jul 2019 133,633 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

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

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,350 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 126,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,534 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Jul 2016 99,527 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,161 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,951 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,615 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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PN59 VHH is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN59 VHH, 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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PN59 VHH is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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