CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF55 RYR

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,254 mi
Last recorded130,254 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 RYR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 130,254 miles

CENTER EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2025 130,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH HEAD LIGHT IMAGES STARTING TO FADE

CENTER EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OUTER BRAKE PAD APPEARS LOW

Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,533 miles

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust joint

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,008 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,119 miles

O/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH SPLITTING

Fail 2 Dec 2022 107,117 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

CENTER EXHAUST MTG SNAPPED

O/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH SPLITTING

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,373 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 100,371 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and not holding on gradient (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,270 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RELUCTOR RING SNAPPED (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,449 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT JUDDER

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,965 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT JUDDER

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,532 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temp spare fitted - different size to o/s/f (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,876 miles

Offside Rear tyre close on wear indicators

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre close on wear indicators

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,909 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,908 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,826 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--PARKING BRAKE ON LIMIT

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,327 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,708 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT--NUMBER PLATES FADING

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,101 miles

FRONT & REAR NO PLATES STARTING TO DETERIATE .

Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,101 miles

FRONT & REAR NO PLATES STARTING TO DETERIATE .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,575 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear on outer edge nearside front tyre

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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF55 RYR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CF55 RYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF55 RYR?

You can check the full history of CF55 RYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF55 RYR registered?

CF55 RYR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is CF55 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 RYR shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF55 RYR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF55 RYR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.