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PN59 MGO

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,385 mi
Last recorded146,385 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 MGO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 146,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 125,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 125,212 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,640 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,020 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 83,020 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside+offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Dec 2019 83,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,257 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 77,244 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted and dameged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

drake discs ruted slightly worn

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2013 44,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,647 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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PN59 MGO is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PN59 MGO, 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 PN59 MGO registered?

PN59 MGO is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for PN59 MGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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