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RL06 LAM

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL06 LAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,082 miles

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Towbar removed at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 110,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 96,970 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,566 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,566 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,259 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 91,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 77,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,670 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 71,670 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,064 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight free play where it meets the rack

Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight free play where it meets the rack

head lamp washers not working

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 51,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer surface

both front discs brakes have slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,726 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer surface

both front discs brakes have slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre bold on oter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,365 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RL06 LAM is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RL06 LAM, 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 RL06 LAM registered?

RL06 LAM is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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