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YT59 KUW

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,921 mi
Last recorded141,921 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 KUW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 136,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 120,352 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 120,340 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 104,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,817 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 85,817 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,442 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,415 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,910 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,688 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,688 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,494 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,494 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YT59 KUW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT59 KUW, 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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YT59 KUW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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