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BC03 SMC

2009 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,260 mi
Last recorded159,260 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC6090,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 SMC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 159,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall has been run flat at some point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 159,259 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall has been run flat at some point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 147,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 147,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,014 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,722 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,545 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 97,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,317 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,734 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,544 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,399 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 21,370 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,382 miles

Outer sills covered

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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BC03 SMC is a 2009 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 90,717 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 XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 SMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC03 SMC is a 2009 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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