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NJ59 WBY

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,509 mi
Last recorded147,509 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 WBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 147,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 139,886 miles

Nearside Rear Outer passengers seat belt requires some manual help to fully retracl all the loose webbing

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 139,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer passengers seat belt requires some manual help to fully retracl all the loose webbing

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,040 miles

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row of seats ()

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

The rearmost passenger seats are not fitted at time of test

The secondary bonnet catch lever is becoming worn and needs assistance to open the bonnet

Fail 3 Jun 2023 132,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 126,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 126,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,335 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,564 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 116,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,771 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 104,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 92,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively speed ring cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,231 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,265 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,837 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,864 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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NJ59 WBY is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ59 WBY, 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 NJ59 WBY registered?

NJ59 WBY is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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