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BG59 EBK

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,165 mi
Last recorded161,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 161,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight Bulb Poss Fitted Incorrectly.

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 161,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight Bulb Poss Fitted Incorrectly.

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 153,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight Dim.

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2025 153,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight Dim.

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2024 144,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2024 144,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2023 134,934 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes slight wear/movement

Exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,570 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 116,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,041 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,032 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,012 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,080 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn / scuffed on outter edge and tread depth 2mm

osf tyre worn on both edges and tread depth 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,080 miles

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

nsf tyre worn / scuffed on outter edge and tread depth 2mm

osf tyre worn on both edges and tread depth 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,735 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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BG59 EBK is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 BG59 EBK, 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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BG59 EBK is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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