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YC55 UVY

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,894 mi
Last recorded150,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 150,894 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 150,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed on dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. no internals to dpf box as seen though hole (8.2.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 138,239 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 138,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 132,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 132,741 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,451 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 127,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,367 miles

3rd row rear seats not accessible at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - front inner bushes - fore of rear wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency minimum requirement has only just been met - system may need adjustment/repair

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,367 miles

3rd row rear seats not accessible at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - front inner bushes - fore of rear wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency minimum requirement has only just been met - system may need adjustment/repair

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

the offside parking brake efficiency is slightly low however the overall efficiency has passed at 20% (minimun 16%)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,251 miles

Nearside 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 2 Nov 2012 53,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre pressure low

warning light on on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,653 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,106 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,630 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2008 25,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YC55 UVY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 YC55 UVY, 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 YC55 UVY registered?

YC55 UVY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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