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YC55 YBU

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,071 mi
Last recorded153,071 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 153,071 miles

age related corrosion to all chassis suspension and braking parts

Fail 5 Mar 2026 153,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

age related corrosion to all chassis suspension and braking parts

Pass 21 Nov 2024 134,008 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 134,002 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,321 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 107,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMP HAVE NO DISTINCT BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,611 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle, not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,047 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake only just met min requirements

Rear Exhaust brkt broken

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,974 miles

All 4 springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,009 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,461 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 osf nsf osr and nsr (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush & offside front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel lines on offside obscured by undertrays

offside front wiper blade poor but still clearing screen

plastic sill covers fitted

slight leak from offside outer CV boot

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,707 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,836 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,510 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,058 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 YBU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red 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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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