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Y88 OLD

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 OLD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 146,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,396 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,308 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Head light misty

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

Offside Front Head light misty

Pass 5 May 2018 103,803 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 103,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp light output weaker than nearside headlamp

Fail 16 Jun 2017 99,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper area (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Nearside and offside (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,524 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,103 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,004 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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Y88 OLD is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y88 OLD, 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 Y88 OLD registered?

Y88 OLD is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for Y88 OLD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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