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GJ59 UPB

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,925 mi
Last recorded177,925 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UPB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 177,925 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 177,925 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 168,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 164,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 151,268 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 151,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,031 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,367 miles

Handbrake on min limit

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,353 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 112,353 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,459 miles

Nearside Rear N/s/r tyre perished / worn outside edge

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 95,459 miles

Nearside Rear N/s/r tyre perished / worn outside edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,667 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,378 miles

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

Parking brake on min limit

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,545 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,000 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewalls damaged(been run flat?)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre sidewalls damaged(been run flat?)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,643 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 UPB is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

GJ59 UPB is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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