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YC59 BVO

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,590 mi
Last recorded170,590 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 170,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,913 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 158,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,412 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 128,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 128,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,350 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 95,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,517 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,205 miles

Unable to get emission reading engine running lean

Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Unable to get emission reading engine running lean

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,544 miles

front pads look low but cannot see properly / rear discs heavily corroded / front discs scored

Fail 1 Sep 2012 42,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads look low but cannot see properly / rear discs heavily corroded / front discs scored

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 BVO is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC59 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

YC59 BVO is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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