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YG59 OTL

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,540 mi
Last recorded159,540 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OTL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 159,540 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front registration slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 159,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front registration slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,352 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 148,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged hitting metal block on front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,552 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play ! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,072 miles

Emission too clean to record

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Emission too clean to record

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,052 miles

Emission too clean to record

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,780 miles

Offside Front windscreen has a chip

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,287 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 54,406 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 54,406 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,012 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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YG59 OTL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTL, 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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YG59 OTL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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