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LR59 YAF

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,265 mi
Last recorded169,265 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 YAF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 169,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 161,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,003 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under car corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 149,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 141,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,489 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

plastic trims fitted on both sides of outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,428 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 87,428 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r lamp damage

offside rear lamp damage and water inside

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear lamp damage and water inside

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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LR59 YAF is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR59 YAF, 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 LR59 YAF registered?

LR59 YAF is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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