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BU09 XBC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,838 mi
Last recorded97,838 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XBC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,013 miles

handbrake only just met legal requirements

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,832 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to front brake pads

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats in the down position

Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,607 miles

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

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn (2mm)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn (2mm) and bald on inner edge

Rear seats in the down position

Rear tyres worn (3mm)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,644 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 XBC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 XBC registered?

BU09 XBC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is BU09 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 XBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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