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WV05 YLO

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,757 mi
Last recorded157,757 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 157,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear General underside corrosion to rear subframe and mounting components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder heavily worn/cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,873 miles

under carriage surface rust sills and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 153,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 148,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,451 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,719 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear suspension componants corrded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 131,671 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 122,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,402 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,282 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,035 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 81,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,864 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,123 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 62,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,870 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new plates fitted over old

Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,870 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,895 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 YLO 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 60.9%.

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 WV05 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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