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YX59 GYW

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,659 mi
Last recorded176,659 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GYW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 176,659 miles

Central exhaust flange bolts corroded

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 173,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 170,249 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 170,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 166,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 161,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 156,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 152,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 146,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,571 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 62,934 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GYW is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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