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BU59 DHP

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DHP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 103,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,885 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,631 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,427 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 91,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,088 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested due to very poor condition of rear pads! (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,707 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,321 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 46,670 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 46,670 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,490 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,705 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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BU59 DHP is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU59 DHP, 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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BU59 DHP is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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