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MD59 YKW

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,924 mi
Last recorded190,924 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YKW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 190,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 166,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Corner side light / outline marker light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front tie rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight white light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower tie rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check most rear seat belts due to load and child seats fitted ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 166,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on in dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Corner side light / outline marker light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front tie rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight white light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower tie rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check most rear seat belts due to load and child seats fitted ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 155,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 154,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 146,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake Pad Disponded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 142,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 127,411 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking corroded pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,435 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 116,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,863 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,941 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,647 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,981 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 45,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,400 miles

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

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

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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MD59 YKW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD59 YKW, 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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MD59 YKW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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