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GF59 LYO

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,636 mi
Last recorded126,636 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 LYO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 126,636 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,969 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

rear seat belts not checked due to seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 115,967 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

rear seat belts not checked due to seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 27 Dec 2023 114,731 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

very rear seat belts not checked due to the seats in the folded down position.

Pass 29 Dec 2022 109,951 miles

engine cover cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside rear & centre rear seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

very rear seats in the folded down position seat belts not checked.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 105,313 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside rear & centre rear seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

very rear seats in the folded down position seat belts not checked.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,912 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides. ()

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

very rear seat belts not checked.

Fail 18 Dec 2019 91,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

very rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,137 miles

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

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

very rear seat belts not checked due to seats in the folded down position.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,827 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,392 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 55,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,060 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 34,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,154 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 27,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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GF59 LYO is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 GF59 LYO, 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 GF59 LYO registered?

GF59 LYO is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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