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YY59 OTN

2009 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

197,069 mi
Last recorded197,069 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC9092,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 OTN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 197,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner joint slight wear nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 197,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault steering wheel squib (7.1.6 (a))

rear seats removed car now used as a van

Pass 6 Feb 2025 189,940 miles

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

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))

no access to rear seat belts

Pass 22 Jan 2024 183,225 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 183,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 175,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 167,036 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2021 167,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (VERY WORN) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.6mm wearing/worm smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

all suspension components have surface corrosion

park brake pedal rubber is missing

undertrays obscuring view

Fail 4 Jan 2021 155,967 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (VERY WORN) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.6mm wearing/worm smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

all suspension components have surface corrosion

park brake pedal rubber is missing

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 31 Dec 2019 151,979 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect 3 row of seat belts due to load in vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2019 151,593 miles

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect 3 row of seat belts due to load in vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2018 147,493 miles

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

front brake discs poor condition ,unable to see pads

n/s/f tyre poor,worn close to limit 235/60/18v

rear discs showing corrossion,unable to see pads

subframes,steering, suspension & brake componets showing corrossion

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 27 Dec 2018 147,493 miles

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

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

front brake discs poor condition ,unable to see pads

n/s/f tyre poor,worn close to limit 235/60/18v

rear discs showing corrossion,unable to see pads

subframes,steering, suspension & brake componets showing corrossion

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2017 132,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 132,282 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 113,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 94,684 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 94,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,900 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 59,033 miles

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

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

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 OTN is a 2009 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2009 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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