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YY59 VBU

2010 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,006 mi
Last recorded187,006 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo XC9089,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 VBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 187,006 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 187,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 180,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 171,056 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 171,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 160,372 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 160,372 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,564 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack bush slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,114 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 129,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,571 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,237 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,189 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,903 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

O/s/r outer position bulb inop

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in o/s inner rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,791 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in o/s inner rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,418 miles

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Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBU is a 2010 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,706 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 VBU, 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 16 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY59 VBU registered?

YY59 VBU is a 2010 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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