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RV09 OBH

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,624 mi
Last recorded187,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OBH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 187,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 187,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 179,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 179,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2023 167,414 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 167,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 156,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 142,299 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 142,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,146 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 114,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,923 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 33,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,056 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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RV09 OBH is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RV09 OBH, 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 RV09 OBH registered?

RV09 OBH is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RV09 OBH shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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