CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG59 XSV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,883 mi
Last recorded154,883 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XSV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 154,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 148,708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 148,708 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 139,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,871 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,640 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 112,636 miles

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r plus disc has run hot and brake pads much lower than o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces rusted outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusted and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,017 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r 235/65/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusted and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s dip beam adj at test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,071 miles

front disc inner faces rusted and ridged outside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2019 101,071 miles

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

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front disc inner faces rusted and ridged outside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 83,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,668 miles

rear pads 75 percent wear

some rusting to rear discs

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,665 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear pads 75 percent wear

some rusting to rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,898 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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG59 XSV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 XSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG59 XSV?

You can check the full history of YG59 XSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG59 XSV registered?

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

Is YG59 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 XSV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG59 XSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG59 XSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.