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BG59 KTV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,507 mi
Last recorded122,507 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 KTV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 122,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,958 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low in comparison to offside

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,602 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 77,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,886 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,064 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 63,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,852 miles

parking brake has low efficiency

Fail 17 Nov 2016 55,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

parking brake has low efficiency

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,570 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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BG59 KTV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 92,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTV, 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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What year was BG59 KTV registered?

BG59 KTV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is BG59 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 KTV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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