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FY59 ZGN

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

244,318 mi
Last recorded244,318 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZGN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 244,318 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms leading forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 233,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 233,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 222,388 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side inner tierods (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 213,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 203,212 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 195,984 miles

Offside Front shockabsorber weeping

front brake discs worn and brake pads low

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating

rear brake discs worn and brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 185,567 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 185,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 167,518 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 167,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,940 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 155,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 104,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,789 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,052 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,052 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 ZGN is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel 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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

FY59 ZGN is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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