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YT59 UVM

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,510 mi
Last recorded146,510 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 146,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 136,824 miles

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended passenger centre (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2023 128,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 117,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 104,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure ( Mount broken ) (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components ( Drop link fitted incorrectly & fouling shock absorber on lock to lock check. ) (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( wearing on the inner portion of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,540 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 89,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,746 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,404 miles

Emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 21 Sep 2012 27,404 miles

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

Emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

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 UVM is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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