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YC59 BVV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 119,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

age related corrosion to chassis and suspention components

Pass 27 May 2023 119,002 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,329 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,738 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush offside&nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower suspension arm bushes worn (but not to excess)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread area

Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,027 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower suspension arm bushes worn (but not to excess)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread area

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,240 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,052 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,997 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 58,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,488 miles

advise battery warning light on

Fail 19 Dec 2014 48,488 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise battery warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,021 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,768 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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YC59 BVV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

YC59 BVV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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