MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and all pipes covered in oil (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake only just met requirement advise repair
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear 3rd row seats folded at time of test.Associated seat belts not checked/tested. ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded/waxoiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside lower/front arms, front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))
wipers smearing screen
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))
wipers smearing screen
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
power steering stiff
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
handbrake foot lever anti slip rubber missing
n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge 235/65/17
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
handbrake foot lever anti slip rubber missing
n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge 235/65/17
windscreen washers poor
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
o/s rear inner side light not working
windscreen washers poor
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU09 XHP is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BU09 XHP, 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 XHP registered?
BU09 XHP is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 July 2009.
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