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FY59 ZGU

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,820 mi
Last recorded157,820 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 157,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 153,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 153,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,454 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 149,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 139,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 139,180 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 124,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,432 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,860 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,288 miles

Engine covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,282 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Engine covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,205 miles

third row seat belts not tested.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,415 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

FY59 ZGU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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