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YC55 UWD

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,996 mi
Last recorded190,996 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 190,996 miles

all rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 15 Apr 2021 190,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 2 Apr 2020 187,801 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2020 187,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 177,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 177,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 167,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 154,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,908 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlight high limit and offside headlight low limit

tailgate handle requires attention

Fail 19 Dec 2015 141,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlight high limit and offside headlight low limit

tailgate handle requires attention

Pass 20 Dec 2014 121,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

handbrake just makes minimum requirement

Fail 13 Dec 2014 121,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 102,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,582 miles

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

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

parking brake effiency ony just met the required ammount

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,582 miles

parking brake effiency ony just met the required ammount

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,036 miles

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

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

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

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

the handbrake efficiency has only just met the requirments.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,069 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded.

slight movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded.

slight movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,999 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,169 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 37,420 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UWD is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UWD, 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 UWD is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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