MOT Status
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164,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear underbody been undersealed
Engine oil level low.
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level low.
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
windscreen chip not larger than 10mm
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front disc slight corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover views
parking brake little to no reserve travel
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
braking system service
under vehicle heavily painted with grease
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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
under vehicle heavily painted with grease
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
park brake travel
parking brake only just met requirements
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 XFU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 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 AY55 XFU, 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 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AY55 XFU registered?
AY55 XFU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 December 2005.
Is AY55 XFU safe to buy?
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