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YS59 FMP

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,541 mi
Last recorded188,541 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FMP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 188,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 179,675 miles

Corrosion across rear axle and suspension arms

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

Offside Front Bumper plastic trim missing

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

Rear axle suspension arms bushes deteriorated

oil leak

play in both sides steering rack arms

Fail 23 Jul 2024 179,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion across rear axle and suspension arms

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

Offside Front Bumper plastic trim missing

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

Rear axle suspension arms bushes deteriorated

oil leak

play in both sides steering rack arms

Pass 25 Jul 2023 164,253 miles

Offside Front play within the steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2023 164,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front play within the steering rack

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 146,956 miles

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 1 Aug 2022 146,954 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,919 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front radius arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front and rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2020 124,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 121,958 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,639 miles

the nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the edges

the offside front shocker is weeping

Fail 4 Dec 2018 114,639 miles

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

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

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

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

the nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the edges

the offside front shocker is weeping

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,032 miles

both the nearside and offside front tyres are worn to the legal limit / rec change

the front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both the nearside and offside front tyres are worn to the legal limit / rec change

the front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,354 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,330 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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YS59 FMP is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 YS59 FMP, 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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YS59 FMP is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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