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YC05 TYV

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,227 mi
Last recorded136,227 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 TYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,227 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly loose , one mounting broken

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 128,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres low around outsides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked/water logged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Fail 14 Oct 2024 128,538 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres low around outsides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked/water logged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,170 miles

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,815 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 114,815 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,499 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 107,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,183 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 102,136 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,327 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 96,325 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,412 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front discs badly corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,677 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,120 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,300 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 69,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre (unrepairable)

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult's belts

Fail 4 Apr 2015 69,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre (unrepairable)

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

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult's belts

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 52,117 miles

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

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,888 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,621 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 38,613 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TYV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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