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BN59 KCJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2025 108,718 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,585 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2024 97,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,659 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service light on dashboard

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,289 miles

"engine system, service required" illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level just above maximum

Unable to fully check rear most seat belts as seats are folded away

Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,289 miles

"engine system, service required" illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level just above maximum

Unable to fully check rear most seat belts as seats are folded away

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,772 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 44,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,080 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn outside edge

Offside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,932 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

no emissions detected

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,183 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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BN59 KCJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KCJ, 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 BN59 KCJ registered?

BN59 KCJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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