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YR59 UJG

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,606 mi
Last recorded219,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 UJG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 219,606 miles

Central exhaust join poor rusty condition

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2026 219,606 miles

Central exhaust join poor rusty condition

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 203,342 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

parking brake will soon need attention

some damage to front bumper

Fail 16 Dec 2024 203,342 miles

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

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

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

some damage to front bumper

Pass 13 Dec 2023 186,751 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front fog light not working

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Dec 2023 186,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2022 167,734 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

front brake discs in poor condition

offside steering arm badly worn

vehicle presented dirty almost refused to test

Fail 19 Dec 2022 167,734 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light inop

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

drivers door mirror in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

offside steering arm badly worn

vehicle presented dirty almost refused to test

Pass 22 Dec 2021 150,781 miles

Fuel filer flap missing

N/s/f headlight not as bright as o/s/f headlight

Underside covered in mud

Fail 21 Dec 2021 150,781 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure Underside all fuel pipes insecure no fixings on body (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filer flap missing

N/s/f headlight not as bright as o/s/f headlight

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underside covered in mud

Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 127,798 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish/crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 127,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish/crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin especially on outer 1/4 of tread 235/65 R17 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,990 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,473 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rearmost (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rearmost (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 77,988 miles

o/s/f fog light in op

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear discs pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,704 miles

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

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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YR59 UJG is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR59 UJG, 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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YR59 UJG is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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