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RV09 YXC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,537 mi
Last recorded130,537 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 YXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 130,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 130,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,138 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 120,135 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 120,135 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,180 miles

parking brake only just meets effort requirement

Fail 14 Jun 2023 108,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake only just meets effort requirement

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,725 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 30 Mar 2021 93,724 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 May 2020 90,277 miles

all discs rusty and worn

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,141 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,995 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,769 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,769 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

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 YXC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

RV09 YXC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for RV09 YXC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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