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YY59 OTL

2009 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,283 mi
Last recorded139,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 139,283 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (front+rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f+n/s/f

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

Rear underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 139,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (front+rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f+n/s/f

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

Rear underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 129,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 123,200 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 123,200 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,786 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 114,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both upper & lower bulbs blown (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,589 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 100,589 miles

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,398 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 96,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/r17 104v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear The brake is slightly rubbing

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 91,939 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes perishing and slight play

Fail 22 May 2019 91,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both bottom arm rear bushes perishing and slight play

ns wing mirror glass cracked, not effecting drivers view

possible slight leak from intercooler

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,675 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inop

row 3 seats stowed, not allowing full check on seat belts

Fail 21 Mar 2018 80,660 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inop

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

row 3 seats stowed, not allowing full check on seat belts

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,968 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 OTL is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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