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YC59 BWX

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,237 mi
Last recorded142,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 142,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all rear suspension components and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just reaches the standard at 16%

Pass 29 Jul 2024 135,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 118,680 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,622 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,159 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,571 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm front bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,359 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,218 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel flap sticking

offside and nearside inner front side lights not working

offside rear outer side light not working

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,619 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,619 miles

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

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

235/65r17

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,024 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,729 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 BWX is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWX, 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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YC59 BWX is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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