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S99 VLC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,451 mi
Last recorded180,451 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 VLC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 180,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 174,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 174,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 165,063 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 165,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,610 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 153,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,748 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,726 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leeking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,963 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 123,963 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,021 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,301 miles

nearside rear lens water

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

nearside rear lens water

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,879 miles

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,256 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Jan 2014 51,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid low

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,967 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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S99 VLC 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 63.6%.

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 S99 VLC, 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 S99 VLC registered?

S99 VLC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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The MOT history for S99 VLC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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