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AD59 BCX

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,514 mi
Last recorded195,514 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 195,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 195,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 188,085 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 188,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 180,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 180,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 170,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear propshaft removed, running front wheel drive only, engine system warning message on for this reason

Fail 23 Nov 2022 170,919 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear propshaft removed, running front wheel drive only, engine system warning message on for this reason

Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 142,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear hand brake low on effort 16%

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,738 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,929 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr inner position bulb inop

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,432 miles

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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AD59 BCX is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD59 BCX, 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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AD59 BCX is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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