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YC59 XLS

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,025 mi
Last recorded149,025 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XLS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 149,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

handbrake effort close to minimum

headlamps slightly dim

Pass 20 Aug 2025 143,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

headlamp patterns slightly poor

parking brake effort on minimum 16%

Fail 20 Aug 2025 143,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing edges, starting to drop & lose shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

parking brake effort on minimum 16%

Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer / wearing inner edges, starting to drop edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing / starting to drop edge treads

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,830 miles

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

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

Slight play in BOTH inner rack joints.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 130,829 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight play in BOTH inner rack joints.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,003 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 126,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,213 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 107,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,772 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 104,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,964 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 99,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,178 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,687 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XLS is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

YC59 XLS is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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