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YH59 XJG

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XJG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,248 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 132,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,090 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,694 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 90,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 86,534 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,182 miles

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

Top engine cover fitted;Sill guards fitted;Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,693 miles

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

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

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

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,629 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 XJG is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

YH59 XJG is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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