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AY09 BCK

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,460 mi
Last recorded183,460 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 BCK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 183,460 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass broken ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 183,460 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass broken ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 172,679 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 172,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 168,796 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 158,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 158,793 miles

engine system service required displayed on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2018 157,830 miles

engine system service required displayed on dash.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 141,230 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 141,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 118,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 97,670 miles

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 16 May 2013 76,962 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 76,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,184 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 15 May 2012 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

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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AY09 BCK is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY09 BCK, 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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AY09 BCK is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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