2009 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · RK59 VGD
2009 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 140,532 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK59 VGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 140,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK59 VGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo Xc90 (RK59 VGD) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides marked yellow 235/60/”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RK59 VGD Mileage History
- 14/10/2022113,516 mi
- 22/10/2022113,558 mi+42 mi
- 26/09/2023121,969 mi+8,411 mi
- 01/10/2024131,276 mi+9,307 mi
- 26/09/2025140,532 mi+9,256 mi
Average of roughly 9,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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