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AU09 YEJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 130,784 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak noted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes in rear suspension upper arms worn, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 122,611 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes in both front suspension arms worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes in both rear suspension trailing arms worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both rear suspension upper arms worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes in rear suspension trailing arms starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension upper arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes in rear suspension trailing arms starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension upper arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 104,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 104,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 97,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked. no white light showing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak evident (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 97,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked. no white light showing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak evident (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 90,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 90,331 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,427 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 86,427 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 81,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,561 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 69,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 63,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,022 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 43,445 miles

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

parking brake shoes very noisy / squeal inoperation

Fail 20 May 2013 43,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil level slightly low / service???

front brake pad linings look slightly low / worn???

near side rear / rear seat cushion missing???

parking brake shoes very noisy / squeal inoperation

Pass 15 May 2012 31,545 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 31,545 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AU09 YEJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 AU09 YEJ, 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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AU09 YEJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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