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YY59 NLZ

2009 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,296 mi
Last recorded23,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 23,296 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S & N/S

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 18,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR + NSR.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective Underinflated.

Fail 20 Jun 2025 18,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR + NSR.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective Underinflated.

Pass 24 May 2024 15,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 12,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 11,304 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 11,304 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 10,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 9,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 7,870 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 7,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 6,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 5,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 3,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 2,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 2,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 1,715 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 NLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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