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YT59 ZYV

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,530 mi
Last recorded169,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 169,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn droplink worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn droplink worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel door wont lock

Pass 22 May 2024 159,782 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 159,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 146,945 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 146,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,498 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,629 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 115,629 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 103,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,433 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YT59 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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