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YE59 BAU

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,159 mi
Last recorded111,159 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 111,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 95,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,428 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Final row of seats missing. Seat belts not checked

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

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

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 77,428 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Final row of seats missing. Seat belts not checked

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

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

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,097 miles

Front number plate damaged but still able to read clearly

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,075 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers obscuring components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear-rear seat belt lazy to retract

rear-rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear-rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belts

n/s rear-rear seat belt lazy to retract

Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,123 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Nearside 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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YE59 BAU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YE59 BAU, 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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YE59 BAU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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