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YY59 BVA

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,866 mi
Last recorded196,866 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 BVA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 196,866 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 196,560 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 181,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 181,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 166,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 150,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear parking brakes just on limit

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 111,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,536 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 BVA is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY59 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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