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RK09 SCX

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,014 mi
Last recorded175,014 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 SCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 175,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 175,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 171,528 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 171,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Both headlamps have slight flickering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Underside spare wheel has temporary strap securing device/strong advise

Pass 18 Apr 2024 167,165 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 154,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 154,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear outer seat belt has slight damage to cords (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 118,936 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot hand brake has very little movement and shows no reading at all (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear outer seat belt has slight damage to cords (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,364 miles

Front wishbone bushes cracking but not resulting in exessive movement

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,620 miles

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

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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RK09 SCX 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 78.9%.

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 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 RK09 SCX, 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 RK09 SCX registered?

RK09 SCX is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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