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YG59 OTJ

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,945 mi
Last recorded162,945 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 162,945 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,945 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 153,932 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,915 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 149,211 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished-both front lower ballpoints slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2022 138,048 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,029 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 129,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,728 miles

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

front x rear

Pass 3 May 2018 110,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,161 miles

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,157 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,049 miles

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

some corrosion present on all four brake discs

Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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YG59 OTJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YG59 OTJ, 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 YG59 OTJ registered?

YG59 OTJ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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