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SA59 VVN

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 151,280 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 140,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 130,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 129,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 122,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,104 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,084 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,921 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc outer face rusty

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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SA59 VVN is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA59 VVN, 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 SA59 VVN registered?

SA59 VVN is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SA59 VVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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