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GJ09 ECC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,490 mi
Last recorded161,490 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ECC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 161,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,952 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 160,952 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 157,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 154,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in middle band and 1mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 154,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction holder in zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in middle band and 1mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 145,509 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in joint ()

Pass 24 May 2021 129,881 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record DSM

Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,941 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,453 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 6 Jun 2018 98,453 miles

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,874 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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GJ09 ECC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ09 ECC, 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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GJ09 ECC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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