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YY59 VBX

2010 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,867 mi
Last recorded139,867 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo XC9089,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 139,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,049 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 129,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,190 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S FRONT INNER RACK/RACK BUSH ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S OF REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,181 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S FRONT INNER RACK/RACK BUSH ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S OF REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S FRONT INNER RACK PLAY ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE LIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 110,039 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S FRONT INNER RACK PLAY ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE LIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,229 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 98,229 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,267 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,265 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 69,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,871 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 62,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,716 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,839 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 VBX is a 2010 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VBX, 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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YY59 VBX is a 2010 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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