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SP59 BVU

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,077 mi
Last recorded89,077 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,077 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 89,077 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 83,897 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 75,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 68,518 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 61,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 52,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,699 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 9,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 7,526 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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SP59 BVU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP59 BVU, 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 SP59 BVU registered?

SP59 BVU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is SP59 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 BVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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