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YC59 LJV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,862 mi
Last recorded130,862 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 130,862 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 126,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake slightly loose

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

both front head lamp defective

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,561 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,883 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 113,883 miles

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,355 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and osr,r ()

Fail 20 Nov 2019 73,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and osr,r ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 59,004 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 58,992 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,966 miles

Battery low Voltage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Light Unit crack broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 48,966 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Spare tyre (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery low Voltage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Light Unit crack broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 45,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,283 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,031 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,031 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,340 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 22,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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 LJV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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