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SW59 DUU

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,502 mi
Last recorded117,502 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DUU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,502 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 113,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,923 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 95,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 88,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,132 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,125 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,412 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,643 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs pitting

Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heat damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs pitting

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

turbo pipe leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

turbo pipe leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,096 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,831 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SW59 DUU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW59 DUU, 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 SW59 DUU registered?

SW59 DUU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is SW59 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 DUU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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