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BN59 KBY

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

217,204 mi
Last recorded217,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 217,204 miles

Aux belt damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2025 217,204 miles

Aux belt damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2024 210,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger side & small stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

signs of diesel around fuel tank area suspect from previous repair as not dripping or collecting during test.

Fail 28 Jun 2024 210,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp assembly broken & showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger side & small stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

signs of diesel around fuel tank area suspect from previous repair as not dripping or collecting during test.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 203,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

advise to inspect and service parking brake

Pass 16 Jun 2022 196,802 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 191,734 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 191,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 186,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 175,141 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 175,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 158,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 145,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 145,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 117,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,217 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,217 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BN59 KBY is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN59 KBY, 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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BN59 KBY is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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