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BU09 UWS

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,443 mi
Last recorded142,443 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UWS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 142,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,048 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 125,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,473 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,511 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes (n/s/worse) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes (n/s/worse) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera in center screen blocking drivers view

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 94,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,459 miles

Central Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,746 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,108 miles

Advise 2nd row center seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted also 3rd row belts not fully inspected as seats folded down and articles in boot.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,455 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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BU09 UWS is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU09 UWS, 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 BU09 UWS registered?

BU09 UWS is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BU09 UWS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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