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YG59 XSD

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,156 mi
Last recorded148,156 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 148,156 miles

tyres worn low-front brake discs slightly worn-

Pass 8 Jul 2025 128,774 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2025 128,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,751 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 17 Jul 2023 105,475 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 105,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,346 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front outer cv joints slightly worn

slight underside corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2021 88,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front outer cv joints slightly worn

slight underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,326 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,733 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,339 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 64,722 miles

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

hand brake on 16%

items removed from screen prior to test

Pass 11 May 2016 56,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,341 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 53,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 44,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,052 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre down to cords but not outside requirements.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,052 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre down to cords but not outside requirements.

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 XSD 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

YG59 XSD is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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