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YY59 AMV

2009 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 141,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 141,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,868 miles

Both front tyres edge wear. 235/65/17.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/rear DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 134,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyres edge wear. 235/65/17.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/rear DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 129,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,519 miles

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2020 124,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 111,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 111,623 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,399 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,673 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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YY59 AMV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY59 AMV, 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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YY59 AMV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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