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YB55 CRB

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 CRB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 153,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 153,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 140,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,562 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 116,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,669 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 115,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 109,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 99,861 miles

small hole in exhaust pipe going into rear box

Fail 18 May 2018 99,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no paten lens very poor (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no paten lens very poor (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

small hole in exhaust pipe going into rear box

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush detiorating (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp lens poor (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp lens poor (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake very poor (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush detiorating (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,106 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,802 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,802 miles

eml light on

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 52,867 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 49,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2008 17,303 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YB55 CRB is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YB55 CRB, 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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YB55 CRB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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