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LM59 GLK

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,052 mi
Last recorded159,052 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 GLK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 159,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 148,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,862 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake squeal (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dipped beam (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 125,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dipped beam (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 109,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,496 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills & arch covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 99,496 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Over sills & arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,727 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,722 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Foot/hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,816 miles

park brake efficiency

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,573 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,037 miles

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

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

strong advisory there is free play detected at steering wheel to column (advise further investigation)

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 2 Apr 2014 41,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

strong advisory there is free play detected at steering wheel to column (advise further investigation)

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,263 miles

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

very strong advisory that the front brake pads are worn to limit (advise replacement)

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 GLK is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 LM59 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

LM59 GLK is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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