Volvo Xc60 (2009)
2009 Volvo Xc60
CarHunch analysed 3,855 real MOT records for the 2009 Volvo Xc60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Volvo XC60 matches the UK average with an 80.4% first-time pass rate, but there's a serious concern: nearly 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds and a genuine red flag for prospective buyers. This is a reliability issue that deserves investigation before purchase.
At nearly 93,000 miles on average, these XC60s show typical wear for their age, but the 3.27 failures per vehicle and particularly the 18.5 advisories per vehicle suggest mounting maintenance needs as they age. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, electrical systems, and brake components—the advisory pattern indicates these are where costs tend to accumulate.
What to check before buying a 2009 Volvo Xc60
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 3,781 | 80.4% | 3.29 |
| Petrol (2%) | 73 | 81.4% | 2.12 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 72.2% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Volvo Xc60 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Volvo Xc60 vehicles fall between 73,834 and 109,481 miles.
2009 Volvo Xc60 — Still on the Road
2,656 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Volvo Xc60
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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50.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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48.6%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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46.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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