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YY59 NLV

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 NLV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,173 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged/cracked.

Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,555 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damage

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 81,555 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass damage

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 79,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 78,422 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 12 Jul 2023 78,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Apr 2022 76,338 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,736 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 50 r 19 107 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,444 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,734 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,823 miles

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

Rear seat belts not inspected due to tailgate access

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,823 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear seat belts not inspected due to tailgate access

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,454 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NLV is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLV, 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 YY59 NLV registered?

YY59 NLV is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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