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YD09 XYZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,841 mi
Last recorded172,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 172,841 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 172,833 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 166,868 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 166,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/r17. 104v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 160,651 miles

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 152,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 140,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency low, 16% only

Fail 25 Jan 2018 168,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency low, 16% only

Pass 1 Oct 2016 157,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 141,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 141,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 128,358 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 113,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,731 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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YD09 XYZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YD09 XYZ, 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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YD09 XYZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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