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NU59 GBF

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,380 mi
Last recorded230,380 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 230,380 miles

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 218,685 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 205,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 196,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 191,536 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 191,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 188,545 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 188,544 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2020 182,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

anti skid light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 175,324 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 162,491 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 162,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 148,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,596 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 105,596 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,873 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre is cracked perished and scrubbed

o/s/r tyre is cracked perished and scrubbed

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre is cracked perished and scrubbed

o/s/r tyre is cracked perished and scrubbed

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NU59 GBF 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 72.7%.

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 NU59 GBF, 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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NU59 GBF is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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