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PJ59 YBT

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,153 mi
Last recorded196,153 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 YBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 196,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 196,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 179,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 159,539 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 146,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread and slightly perished 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning Not working at slow speed (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread and slightly perished 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,884 miles

Exhaust system minor corrosion

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering system feels slightly stiff at idle

Rear (7) seat belts, buckles & seats not checked due to being in the folded position at time of Mot test

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on outer edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on outer edge 235/60R18 103H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 127,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on outer edge 235/60R18 103H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,726 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 120,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/60/18 103H) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,556 miles

All suspension bushes show general age related wear (Perishing)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,306 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,223 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 21,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,280 miles

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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PJ59 YBT is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ59 YBT, 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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PJ59 YBT is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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