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YD05 EZS

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,660 mi
Last recorded209,660 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EZS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 209,660 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine noisey and gearbox

Fail 4 Mar 2025 209,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine noisey and gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2024 206,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox noisey

Fail 21 Feb 2024 206,779 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2023 192,557 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust fouling cross brace

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 192,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust fouling cross brace

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 180,489 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 180,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 171,622 miles

Coil spring worn All springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion, Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Feb 2021 171,622 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring worn All springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion, Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 166,163 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight wear in track rod end and steering arms

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,231 miles

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

parking brake just met limits

Fail 22 Feb 2019 155,229 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault message on dash cluster (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake just met limits

Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,394 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,498 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 134,497 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,195 miles

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorating

Rear trailing arm bushes wearing and weak

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

front lower arm bushes weak

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,960 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 112,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,623 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre close to limit and wearing on shoulders

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,237 miles

front brake discs corroding on edges

o/s/f lower rear bush wearing

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,685 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,871 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2008 31,022 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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YD05 EZS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD05 EZS, 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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YD05 EZS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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