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YC55 YCG

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,751 mi
Last recorded157,751 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YCG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 157,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 152,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s head light lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced plus loose (4.2.3 (a) (i))

turbo intercooler split across front bumper

Pass 22 Sep 2022 140,667 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both headlight lens cloudy

Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 135,856 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,808 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens frosty

o/s/f steering rack has slight lift

Pass 21 May 2019 129,392 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lamp units cracked

Pass 8 May 2018 122,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both frosty lens (1.7.5a)

Nail in tyre n/s/r ()

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

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Fail 8 May 2018 122,042 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both frosty lens (1.7.5a)

Nail in tyre n/s/r ()

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

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 18 May 2017 117,661 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2017 117,656 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 110,428 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 110,428 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 105,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,038 miles

Both rear tyres slight crack in treads

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 69,618 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,108 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,913 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 YCG is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 YCG, 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 YCG is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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