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YH59 APU

2009 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,665 mi
Last recorded156,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 APU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 156,665 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front outline marker inop

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

Unable to open tailgate. Boot area inspected over rear seats

Fail 2 Oct 2025 156,621 miles

Central Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front outline marker inop

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

Unable to open tailgate. Boot area inspected over rear seats

Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,482 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 148,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,740 miles

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 139,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 132,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,741 miles

O/s front lower arm front bush seperating

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,049 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 104,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,885 miles

Offside rear tyre close to legal minimum (235 65 R17 104V

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,885 miles

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal minimum (235 65 R17 104V

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,821 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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YH59 APU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH59 APU, 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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YH59 APU is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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