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LM59 GLJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 GLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 178,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 170,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 162,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 151,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Heavy to Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 151,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Heavy to Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 112,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,597 miles

Chip in the windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,562 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,404 miles

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge deep cuts

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,404 miles

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

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge deep cuts

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,574 miles

chip in the windscreen

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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LM59 GLJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM59 GLJ, 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 LM59 GLJ registered?

LM59 GLJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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