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RV59 OBF

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,383 mi
Last recorded172,383 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 172,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 169,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 153,063 miles

noise from o/s/rear hub

Pass 26 Jul 2021 143,384 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,947 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,947 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 119,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,153 miles

Central Rear Unable to check rear middle seat belt

Fail 2 Aug 2017 103,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Rear lamp damaged is showing white light to the rear. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear Unable to check rear middle seat belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,247 miles

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

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

nearside inner side light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres low

nearside front tyre low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,243 miles

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

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

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

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 OBF is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

RV59 OBF is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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