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WV05 YLM

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

212,666 mi
Last recorded212,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YLM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 212,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 199,665 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 199,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 185,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 178,753 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 178,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 171,783 miles

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

Fail 21 Feb 2017 171,783 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

Pass 1 Mar 2016 161,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 157,172 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 156,854 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 149,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 149,486 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 142,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 127,052 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 104,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 84,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 65,623 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2008 46,238 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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WV05 YLM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WV05 YLM, 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 WV05 YLM registered?

WV05 YLM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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