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RV59 OBL

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,682 mi
Last recorded138,682 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,682 miles

rear axle as been undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2025 135,957 miles

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 122,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding. Unable to rotate wheel, brake disc overheated. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,501 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 109,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,967 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,696 miles

EML on

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 OBL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

RV59 OBL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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