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LO59 BFA

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,554 mi
Last recorded163,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 163,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 159,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,455 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 126,455 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,233 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 108,233 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Upper Brake light inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Traction control off light is on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,403 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,465 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,749 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,060 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,060 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,848 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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LO59 BFA is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 LO59 BFA, 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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LO59 BFA is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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