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BN59 SMO

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 135,502 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,965 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,761 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

rear suspension sub-frame has light surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall has age cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall has age cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,931 miles

n/s rear brake disc corroded (outer face)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,407 miles

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,742 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,046 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,210 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 SMO is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

BN59 SMO is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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