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YG59 XBT

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,509 mi
Last recorded165,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2024 165,509 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 151,726 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both sides cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 22 Nov 2021 137,032 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 137,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,074 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone bushs slightly parting

Fail 13 Aug 2020 126,074 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone bushs slightly parting

Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,381 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,098 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,084 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,883 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,130 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,091 miles

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have movement

Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,090 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have movement

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,139 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 XBT is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

YG59 XBT is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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