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YC59 BVM

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,201 mi
Last recorded135,201 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 135,201 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 135,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,720 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 101,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,580 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,931 miles

Child seat fitted

Emissions to clean to register

Engine cover fitted

Power steering heavy but still works

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 64,865 miles

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

Child seat fitted

Emissions to clean to register

Engine cover fitted

Power steering heavy but still works

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,887 miles

2x child seats fitted, unable to give full inspection of adult belts

engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low

rear brake discs corroded

top enginje mounting worn and has slight movement

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

2x child seats fitted, unable to give full inspection of adult belts

engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low

rear brake discs corroded

top enginje mounting worn and has slight movement

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,576 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f spot light out

Fail 28 Nov 2014 37,576 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f spot light out

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,251 miles

childs seat fitted to offside rear seat belt checked best as possible

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight brake judder

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,704 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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YC59 BVM 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 YC59 BVM, 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 YC59 BVM registered?

YC59 BVM is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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