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Y4 LBO

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,859 mi
Last recorded168,859 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 LBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 168,859 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack arms slight play ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 148,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 140,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 131,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 111,163 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable both front inner steering rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,492 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 79,497 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 66,298 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,014 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,044 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,159 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,536 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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Y4 LBO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y4 LBO, 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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Y4 LBO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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