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BU09 XBD

2009 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XBD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 145,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 139,098 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces of discs heaving worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 130,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,311 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,559 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,559 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

brake fluid level down

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,653 miles

parking brake 16%

warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light not working (1.9.4)

parking brake 16%

warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bands

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,134 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter housing at offside rear underside is damp

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,397 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc corroded edges and worn

offside rear brake disc corroded edges and worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

part of offside rear light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,598 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 XBD is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBD, 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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BU09 XBD is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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