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AK59 UJE

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,932 mi
Last recorded175,932 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UJE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 175,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 175,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 169,807 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 169,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 162,555 miles

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

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

o/s indicators flash fast

Pass 13 Feb 2023 155,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 155,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 147,586 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2022 147,586 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2021 137,937 miles

n/s mirror broken

park brake travel long

Fail 5 Feb 2021 137,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s mirror broken

park brake travel long

Pass 31 Jan 2020 130,977 miles

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

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

Park brake just me limits requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 130,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake just me limits requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,184 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,757 miles

front number plate is damaged

screen is chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,867 miles

near side rear twin position lamp is not working

Fail 18 Mar 2017 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

near side rear twin position lamp is not working

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,070 miles

near side rear twin position lamp not working

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear position lamp is not working (twins)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,957 miles

near side rear position lamp is not working (twins)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,358 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,892 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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AK59 UJE is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK59 UJE, 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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AK59 UJE is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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