CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC55 ZWS

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,038 mi
Last recorded153,038 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 153,038 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 153,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inoperative

Rear Heat shield loose around muffler

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamps cannot be turned off using light controls

Pass 5 Aug 2024 145,016 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,058 miles

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

Hand brake only just met requirements. rear brakes need service or repair.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to do full check of rear seat and seat belts due to vehicle been used as a van. rear seats folded down at time of test.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 139,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,338 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 126,512 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 126,492 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 117,741 miles

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

sill's covered

Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 109,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,597 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

UNDER ENGINE COVER FITTED

no smoke test results no F.A.S FOUND

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,965 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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC55 ZWS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC55 ZWS?

You can check the full history of YC55 ZWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC55 ZWS registered?

YC55 ZWS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is YC55 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 ZWS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC55 ZWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC55 ZWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.