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BG59 VZR

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,692 mi
Last recorded154,692 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 154,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering arms ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 151,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 151,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 143,212 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 143,211 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,857 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,944 miles

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

both head lamps flickering

Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,944 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both head lamps flickering

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Intake manifold flap disconnected.

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

Nearside Headlamp: dipped beam flickering.

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

Parking brake effort limit only just met.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,601 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Intake manifold flap disconnected.

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

Nearside Headlamp: dipped beam flickering.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Offside Front Side marker not working.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake effort limit only just met.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides. Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Occasional seat stowed at time of test.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel slightly loose.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides. Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Occasional seat stowed at time of test.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel slightly loose.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,703 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 17 Jan 2018 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,354 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,280 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 VZR is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG59 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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