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FV59 CBO

2009 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,135 mi
Last recorded169,135 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC6090,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 169,135 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% - offside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 165,639 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust bracket broke 9exhaust still secure)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

both inner front brake discs inner surfaces poor conditions

both rear tyres wearing to bald inner edges

noise from engine/clutch area

rear tyres cracking around outer side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2025 165,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust bracket broke 9exhaust still secure)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both inner front brake discs inner surfaces poor conditions

both rear tyres wearing to bald inner edges

noise from engine/clutch area

rear tyres cracking around outer side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2024 162,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 162,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 159,223 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 155,731 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 152,195 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 152,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 148,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,715 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 134,193 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,550 miles

chip in centre screeen

front discs rusty inner.service lights on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,746 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 108,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,346 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 8 Oct 2013 70,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,831 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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FV59 CBO is a 2009 Volvo XC60 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 90,717 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 XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV59 CBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV59 CBO registered?

FV59 CBO is a 2009 Volvo XC60, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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