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P30 BMS

2009 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,930 mi
Last recorded152,930 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 BMS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 152,930 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 152,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 147,461 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,064 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 140,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,776 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 127,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,296 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3.0mm

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 121,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both front tyres worn to 3.0mm

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,974 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 112,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear position light 50% not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,448 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

small chips in windscreen

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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P30 BMS is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P30 BMS, 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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P30 BMS is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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