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YD05 GAE

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

202,323 mi
Last recorded202,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 202,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 202,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 186,354 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 186,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 174,676 miles

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

injectors chuffing

Fail 12 Feb 2024 174,672 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

injectors chuffing

Pass 20 Feb 2023 162,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear oil leak at differential seal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 162,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear oil leak at differential seal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 15,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worse than others (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 149,400 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 149,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 145,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 136,425 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 136,424 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod arm mountings both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,871 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2016 115,871 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,791 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 101,791 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,751 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,940 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,934 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,406 miles

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

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

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 GAE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 GAE, 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 GAE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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