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GJ59 YYM

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,678 mi
Last recorded178,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 178,678 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 178,678 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 175,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 167,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 167,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 158,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 151,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 148,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet struts are weak

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside door mirror cover is missing

Fail 1 Apr 2020 148,624 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected park-brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning inoperative at idle (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet struts are weak

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside door mirror cover is missing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,235 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 143,231 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,612 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 129,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,902 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

non-obligatory mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,372 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 42,372 miles

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

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

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

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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GJ59 YYM is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ59 YYM, 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 GJ59 YYM registered?

GJ59 YYM is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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