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RK59 VZX

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,531 mi
Last recorded170,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 170,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 170,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm In luggage compartment (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 158,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 150,308 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 133,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,824 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 120,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed back row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 99,313 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,930 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 60,930 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nail in nearside tyre tread

nearside rear lamp unit cracked and condensated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,093 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nail in nearside tyre tread

nearside rear lamp unit cracked and condensated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,063 miles

offside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,968 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK 3rd ROW SEATS AND BELTS, WHEELCHAIR IN BACK

Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,968 miles

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

UNABLE TO CHECK 3rd ROW SEATS AND BELTS, WHEELCHAIR IN BACK

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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RK59 VZX is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK59 VZX, 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 RK59 VZX registered?

RK59 VZX is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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