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RO09 YHW

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,114 mi
Last recorded121,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YHW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 121,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,184 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake only 17%

Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,211 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 110,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,540 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,671 miles

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

parking brake only 18%

Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,671 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

parking brake only 18%

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,642 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 90,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,141 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,717 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,696 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,666 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,666 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,154 miles

N/S/F Sidemarker Light N/W

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,154 miles

N/S/F Sidemarker Light N/W

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 27,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO09 YHW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RO09 YHW, 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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RO09 YHW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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