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YC55 UWH

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,981 mi
Last recorded158,981 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 158,981 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides lights need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle suspension components corroded all over

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,381 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 107,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 89,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre, nail in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake reading 17%

Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre, nail in tread

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake reading 17%

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,001 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S headlamp dip beam flickers slightly

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 63,001 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S headlamp dip beam flickers slightly

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,700 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,172 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,818 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 20,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,529 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 UWH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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