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YE59 XGC

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,978 mi
Last recorded108,978 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,978 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,560 miles

Bearing/Transmission noise observed on road test

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 82,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 82,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,912 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,916 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Wipers smearing

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,803 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Dipped beam bulb dim

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row (5.2.2b)

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,528 miles

engine covers fitted

parking brakes squeaks on application

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,960 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,423 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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YE59 XGC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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