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PX59 EWY

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,131 mi
Last recorded158,131 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 EWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 158,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 150,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 141,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 141,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,600 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,336 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undersealer sprayed on vehicle underbody

Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,160 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,160 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,552 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,460 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,554 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 64,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,115 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 40,923 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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PX59 EWY is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX59 EWY, 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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PX59 EWY is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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