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YY09 AVK

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,054 mi
Last recorded169,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 169,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 163,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 151,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 151,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,750 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded on centre joint

Fail 16 Nov 2021 128,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded on centre joint

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 92,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 92,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,291 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 65,102 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 65,102 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,990 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 54,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 54,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 49,609 miles

ocassional seats not in use

Fail 9 May 2013 49,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside wiper blade split

ocassional seats not in use

offside inner tail lamp inoperative

Pass 17 May 2012 38,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe pooly secured (pump to rack) req new bracket.

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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YY09 AVK is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY09 AVK, 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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YY09 AVK is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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