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GJ59 EUW

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EUW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 147,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 147,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,095 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 125,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stays weak

Fail 26 Jan 2023 111,015 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet stays weak

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 97,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,914 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 tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 59,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255/60R19 107Y (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,773 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,200 miles

n/s/f tyre kerbed

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,234 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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GJ59 EUW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ59 EUW, 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 GJ59 EUW registered?

GJ59 EUW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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