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YC59 HWZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,806 mi
Last recorded197,806 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 HWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 197,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 190,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding on the edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding on the edge of tread - slit in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 190,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding on the edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding on the edge of tread - slit in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 182,309 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 182,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 173,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 173,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 162,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 154,496 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 149,951 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 149,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,218 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,218 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,215 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 101,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HWZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

YC59 HWZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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