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NU59 ZYC

2009 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,835 mi
Last recorded228,835 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ZYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 228,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 213,936 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 197,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 197,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 180,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 165,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 165,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 146,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2020 128,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,431 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,057 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

power steering operating but slightly heavy

Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and slight lump on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

power steering operating but slightly heavy

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,431 miles

power steering pump slight weeping

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 78,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 1.6mm and tyre has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,777 miles

large thorn in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside wiper blade slight splitting

Fail 25 Oct 2012 37,739 miles

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

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

large thorn in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside wiper blade slight splitting

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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NU59 ZYC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU59 ZYC, 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 NU59 ZYC registered?

NU59 ZYC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for NU59 ZYC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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