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YC55 UVS

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,683 mi
Last recorded200,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UVS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 200,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 200,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 191,413 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 191,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 179,585 miles

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

Underside surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2023 170,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 160,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 154,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 147,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,164 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 134,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,006 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 128,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 112,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,092 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 105,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,877 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 92,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,495 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 82,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,299 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

park brake performance just in

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,409 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,258 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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YC55 UVS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC55 UVS, 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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YC55 UVS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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