2009 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · SM09 NXB
2009 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 131,358 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 NXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 131,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 NXB 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 (SM09 NXB) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
SM09 NXB Mileage History
- 05/09/2023113,276 mi
- 12/09/2023113,375 mi+99 mi
- 05/09/2024119,327 mi+5,952 mi
- 05/09/2025127,095 mi+7,768 mi
- 08/09/2026131,358 mi+4,263 mi
Average of roughly 6,010 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: Poor
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- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
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- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
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