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AJ59 XBZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,838 mi
Last recorded178,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 178,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 178,837 miles

Offside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 163,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,401 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 149,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,572 miles

Rear Rear suspension components corroded.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 137,147 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 137,147 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,542 miles

play in steering (rack) felt at steering wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,494 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,282 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,255 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,911 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of rear belt

Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,909 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of rear belt

Pass 21 May 2015 66,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,138 miles

Small stone chips in screen.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Small stone chips in screen.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 35,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,893 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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AJ59 XBZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ59 XBZ, 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 AJ59 XBZ registered?

AJ59 XBZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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