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BJ59 YZH

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,166 mi
Last recorded170,166 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 170,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four heavily rusted, and pitted, vehicle appears to have been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and rear bush some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes, all suspension arms, both anti-roll bars heavy surface rusting

Pass 20 Jan 2025 163,582 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 163,582 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 156,753 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 156,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Feb 2023 149,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 149,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,219 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 139,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 116,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,186 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 102,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,519 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 39,519 miles

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

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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BJ59 YZH is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ59 YZH, 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 BJ59 YZH registered?

BJ59 YZH is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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