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FY59 SGU

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 SGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 91,583 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2026 91,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 90,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle restricted view

Fail 19 Sep 2023 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle restricted view

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,448 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2020 80,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,033 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,616 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,616 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,262 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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FY59 SGU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY59 SGU, 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 FY59 SGU registered?

FY59 SGU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is FY59 SGU safe to buy?

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