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FV59 LYF

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,606 mi
Last recorded193,606 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 193,606 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear subframe and mounts but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 187,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer approx2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 187,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer approx2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 178,064 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 178,040 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake decelerometer test not performed due to chords exposed offside front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 168,584 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2022 161,244 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 161,244 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 146,284 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,768 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 134,765 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,297 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 117,297 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,554 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,554 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,353 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,850 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 66,747 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,683 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,683 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,271 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,271 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FV59 LYF is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FV59 LYF, 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 FV59 LYF registered?

FV59 LYF is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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