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BK59 FOU

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 123,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 121,072 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 120,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 103,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 103,208 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,421 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,415 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 74,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,599 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,338 miles

Nearside dip beam image appears to 'wobble' lamp unit is secure

Rear brake discs have a corroded lip

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,965 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,965 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,799 miles

advise handbrake low effort

advise n/s rear tyre tracking off

Fail 22 Sep 2012 32,799 miles

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

advise handbrake low effort

advise n/s rear tyre tracking off

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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BK59 FOU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK59 FOU, 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 BK59 FOU registered?

BK59 FOU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is BK59 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 FOU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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