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YC05 TXX

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

218,981 mi
Last recorded218,981 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 TXX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 218,981 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2025 218,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2024 211,015 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 211,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 201,528 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 194,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 189,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 185,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 173,559 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 173,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 161,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 161,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 129,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

osf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,966 miles

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

damage on rear o/side bumper

Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,832 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,832 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,587 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat[not fastened]

offside front drive shaft/inner gaitor leaking grease

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 43,231 miles

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

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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YC05 TXX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC05 TXX, 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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YC05 TXX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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