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YH59 HDU

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,104 mi
Last recorded188,104 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 188,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 183,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 177,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 168,973 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 168,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,100 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 161,100 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 147,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 147,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,427 miles

park brake only just made the efficiency

Fail 4 Jul 2019 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Slight bulge on inner sidewall possibly caused by under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,349 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 66,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,354 miles

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,629 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,943 miles

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,855 miles

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

nsf tyre , low tread depth on both edges.

osf tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

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 HDU is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YH59 HDU, 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 YH59 HDU registered?

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

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