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BE56 RAT

2009 Volvo XC60

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,873 mi
Last recorded142,873 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC6090,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE56 RAT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link bushes perished and cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 142,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link bushes perished and cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 135,555 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 135,552 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 129,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Linkage is slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 114,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 105,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 99,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the outside and inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,497 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the outside and inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,768 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

shoulders of both front tyres wearing low

Fail 8 May 2018 89,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

shoulders of both front tyres wearing low

Pass 11 May 2017 71,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 71,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm. (3.5.1g)

fuel flap broken but opens.

oil misting engine area.

rear discs lipped.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,396 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear wiper smearing slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,213 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,202 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,326 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,326 miles

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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BE56 RAT is a 2009 Volvo XC60 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BE56 RAT, 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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BE56 RAT is a 2009 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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