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AJ59 XDB

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,538 mi
Last recorded139,538 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XDB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,538 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 139,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 139,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking @ rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 138,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 138,343 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 132,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,446 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,585 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 103,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. O/S is on 2.5mm and N/S is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,259 miles

Rear /Rear belts not fully checked [seats down]

Fail 14 Dec 2017 88,259 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear /Rear belts not fully checked [seats down]

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,816 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 XDB is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

AJ59 XDB is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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