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YA05 GBF

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,881 mi
Last recorded165,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 165,881 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2019 165,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2018 159,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 159,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 7 Jun 2016 149,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 141,825 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH SEPERATED/DEBONDED TO THE LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH SEPERATED/DEBONDED NEAR TO THE LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END HAS PLAY INIT TO THE LIMIT.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 141,823 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH SEPERATED/DEBONDED TO THE LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH SEPERATED/DEBONDED NEAR TO THE LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END HAS PLAY INIT TO THE LIMIT.

Pass 17 May 2014 135,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 130,535 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 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)

Pass 24 May 2012 126,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 119,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,823 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 112,822 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,060 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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YA05 GBF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA05 GBF, 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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YA05 GBF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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