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YX59 GVC

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,150 mi
Last recorded52,150 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,150 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 5mm split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 52,150 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension components as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat base missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension components as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 48,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension components as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat base missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension components as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,567 miles

All front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

O/S/R third row seat base missing

Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides, leveling arm broken off rear suspension arm (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing Incorporated into fog light (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

All front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

O/S/R third row seat base missing

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,889 miles

under side of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2022 42,888 miles

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

under side of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,716 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,716 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,182 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3 row seat belt cut significantly weakened webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3 row seat belt cut weakend the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 28,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,294 miles

Nearside 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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YX59 GVC is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 YX59 GVC, 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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YX59 GVC is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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