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X90 CLR

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

251,659 mi
Last recorded251,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 CLR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 251,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 215,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 243,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 237,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamps tarnished

Pass 9 Dec 2022 225,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 225,660 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 219,421 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 219,411 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 210,893 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard brakes noisy when operated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 200,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 200,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 190,010 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 190,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 186,115 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 186,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 169,306 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 169,306 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 152,285 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 146,026 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 146,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,091 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 123,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 98,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,173 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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X90 CLR is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 X90 CLR, 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 X90 CLR registered?

X90 CLR is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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