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RV59 OBE

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,663 mi
Last recorded171,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 OBE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,663 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 171,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear trailer socket loose

unable to test front passenger seatbelt as child seat fitted also rear rear seat belts unable to test

Pass 2 Jan 2024 150,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 150,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 141,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,595 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 134,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,333 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,018 miles

Park brake effort at minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 117,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,223 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,106 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,039 miles

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)

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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RV59 OBE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV59 OBE, 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 RV59 OBE registered?

RV59 OBE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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