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DA59 UCL

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,128 mi
Last recorded173,128 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 UCL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 173,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 161,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 161,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 151,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 141,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 132,994 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 132,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,082 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 126,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,313 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

headlights vibrate a little when engine is at idle.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,401 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

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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DA59 UCL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA59 UCL, 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 DA59 UCL registered?

DA59 UCL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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