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YG59 VGN

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,366 mi
Last recorded120,366 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 120,366 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 107,716 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 107,716 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,206 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,028 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 93,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 85,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,875 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,421 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 70,421 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,084 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,084 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGN is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

YG59 VGN is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YG59 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 VGN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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