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2009 Volvo V90

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,820 mi
Last recorded142,820 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 HOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 142,820 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 142,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2026 80,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 144,773 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

car corroded in parts

Pass 19 Mar 2025 139,309 miles

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

car corroded in parts

Fail 13 Mar 2025 139,303 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

car corroded in parts

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,929 miles

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

very little travel laft on parking brake

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 119,212 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,421 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,412 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 63,899 miles

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 May 2013 45,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 25,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 25,402 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V90?

Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
11,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 783
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 461
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 393
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 376
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W14 HOU is a 2009 Volvo V90 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volvo V90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W14 HOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W14 HOU is a 2009 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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