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CP05 LYH

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

167,187 mi
Last recorded167,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 167,187 miles

Front front suspension top mounts knocking but no play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 167,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn floor to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn floor to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front suspension top mounts knocking but no play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 155,580 miles

Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 145,977 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 145,977 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 141,655 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,622 miles

anti skid service required message on dash

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating

rear subframe front bushes starting to separate

some nearside front footbrake fluctuation

some wear to front discs

Fail 14 Nov 2018 134,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

anti skid service required message on dash

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating

rear subframe front bushes starting to separate

some nearside front footbrake fluctuation

some wear to front discs

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,425 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

anti skid service message on

both front tyres worn/wearing inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 127,425 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

anti skid service message on

both front tyres worn/wearing inner edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 121,192 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,926 miles

Rear parking brake only minimum efficiency of 16% achieved

Fail 12 Feb 2016 109,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear parking brake only minimum efficiency of 16% achieved

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 104,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 81,762 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 62,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2009 42,592 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 42,592 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fail 28 May 2008 33,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 33,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,524 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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CP05 LYH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CP05 LYH, 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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CP05 LYH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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