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AU09 YFG

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,034 mi
Last recorded161,034 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YFG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 147,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 136,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 122,794 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 122,759 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 109,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 95,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 83,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 80,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight lift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 80,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight lift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met pass standard indicating adjustment or repair needed

slight lift in o/s rack end bearing

Fail 23 May 2018 77,445 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met pass standard indicating adjustment or repair needed

slight lift in o/s rack end bearing

Pass 6 May 2017 68,453 miles

park brake effort only just met advise

Fail 6 May 2017 68,453 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both fronts requires investigation (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlamp unit has to be removed (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may require screen wash (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nail nsr tyre

park brake effort only just met advise

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear most forward facing seats are removed time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all four brake disks are pitted

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear most forward facing seats are removed time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,101 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,711 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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AU09 YFG is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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