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YC05 TYT

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,219 mi
Last recorded156,219 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 156,219 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 156,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 152,601 miles

Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2024 152,600 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,113 miles

Nearside steering rack play

Offside steering rack play

Fail 6 Dec 2023 148,111 miles

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

Nearside steering rack play

Offside steering rack play

rearmost seats missing

Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2021 134,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 124,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 117,690 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,580 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 92,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 86,090 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 86,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,124 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,467 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 55,616 miles

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

front brake pads at nearside 80% worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,683 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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YC05 TYT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TYT, 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 YC05 TYT registered?

YC05 TYT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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