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FV59 BHJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,064 mi
Last recorded193,064 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 193,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

age related underbody corrosion

skirts fitted difficult to view

Pass 11 Jul 2025 184,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 184,669 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 166,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 165,890 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,630 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 144,552 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear and all at rear

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear and all at rear

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,020 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,963 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2018 119,786 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,028 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,028 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,585 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 60,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,722 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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FV59 BHJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV59 BHJ, 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 FV59 BHJ registered?

FV59 BHJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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