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YC59 HYL

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,278 mi
Last recorded188,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 188,278 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not affecting light output

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 177,303 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 168,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 157,490 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 157,490 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 148,561 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 136,124 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row/slight fray to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 136,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row/slight fray to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,443 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged middle bench outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,663 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges-not to cords at present

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,948 miles

parking brake efficiency nearing limit

Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,948 miles

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

parking brake efficiency nearing limit

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2015 96,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,750 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,749 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,540 miles

Both rear tyres wearing outter edges

Front brake disks lipped

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,003 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

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 HYL 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 68.2%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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