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BG59 YYC

2009 Volvo XC60

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC6090,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 167,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 167,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 161,563 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 161,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 151,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 151,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 140,488 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 119,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 111,022 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 111,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front corner damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rodent damage to engine wiring harness

windscreen poorly bonded along upper edge

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front side marker lamps inoperative

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose adrift from mounting

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front corner damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxillary drive belt worn

rodent damage to engine wiring harness

windscreen poorly bonded along upper edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,256 miles

Offside Light fraying to drivers belt

Rear Brake discs worn

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Light fraying to drivers belt

Rear Brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,366 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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BG59 YYC is a 2009 Volvo XC60 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG59 YYC, 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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BG59 YYC is a 2009 Volvo XC60, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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