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WV05 YLN

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,155 mi
Last recorded190,155 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YLN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 190,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front light lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 185,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 182,722 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 182,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 175,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 167,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 167,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing handbrake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 157,714 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

movement in o/s rack arm

o/s n/s rear subframe mountings corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 157,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s n/s rear subframe mountings corroded

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

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

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

front discs corroded

movement in o/s rack arm

Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,472 miles

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

o/s n/s rear subframe bushes worn

under side corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 154,407 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,594 miles

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

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

advise o/s n/s rear suspension bushes worn

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 May 2015 151,712 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 149,444 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 May 2013 145,729 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 137,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 118,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,144 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 81,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,949 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 58,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YLN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YLN, 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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WV05 YLN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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