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YH59 RCZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 115,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,224 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,049 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,866 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel emissions zero read out

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,313 miles

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

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 RCZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 RCZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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