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BV59 BVW

2009 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,840 mi
Last recorded119,840 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 119,840 miles

Exhaust corroded/joins

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 114,474 miles

Exhaust corroded/joins

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,117 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 109,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 104,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 104,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,113 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,708 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine too clean to register a reading for the emission test

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine too clean to register a reading for the emission test

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

water ingress to nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

water ingress to nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV59 BVW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,401cc 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 BV59 BVW, 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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BV59 BVW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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