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AJ59 XCL

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,244 mi
Last recorded160,244 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 160,244 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 160,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 151,734 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 151,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19 1.64mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 144,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 139,510 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 136,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 122,258 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,000 miles

PARKING BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 41,928 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,257 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 XCL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

AJ59 XCL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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