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YX59 VKF

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 139,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,238 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective swirl flap bar broken and detached from swirl flaps (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spring clips on front calipers have cable ties holding them in place

Pass 14 Aug 2024 130,112 miles

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

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

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,983 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 119,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 109,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,763 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,589 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,367 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,367 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,365 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,759 miles

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 VKF is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 YX59 VKF, 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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What year was YX59 VKF registered?

YX59 VKF is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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