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DE59 TYV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,246 mi
Last recorded152,246 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 TYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 152,246 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 152,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,272 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,269 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + damaged CV joint(noisy) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be opened to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 130,445 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Advise lift in o/s steering rack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 119,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,699 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 110,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,248 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,605 miles

Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,915 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,511 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,928 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 19,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE59 TYV 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 66.7%.

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 DE59 TYV, 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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DE59 TYV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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