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SP59 YHB

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,594 mi
Last recorded150,594 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YHB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 150,594 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 150,590 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake effort lower on this side

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 135,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,577 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,571 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,658 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front MIRROR REPEATOR LENS BROKEN

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 117,658 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front MIRROR REPEATOR LENS BROKEN

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,503 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,917 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,221 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,655 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP59 YHB is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP59 YHB, 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 SP59 YHB registered?

SP59 YHB is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SP59 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 YHB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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