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R111 LFE

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,846 mi
Last recorded174,846 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 LFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 174,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 155,811 miles

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 80,126 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 80,126 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 73,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 68,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,701 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 62,701 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,102 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,756 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,410 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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,300 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,637 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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R111 LFE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R111 LFE, 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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What year was R111 LFE registered?

R111 LFE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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