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YD05 MXT

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,519 mi
Last recorded244,519 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 244,519 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 244,519 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 238,523 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 230,712 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 224,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 224,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 207,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 198,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 198,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 184,587 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 184,291 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 170,465 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 26 Feb 2018 170,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2017 158,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 150,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,890 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 6 Mar 2013 122,293 miles

o/s steering rack slight play.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 122,293 miles

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

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

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

o/s steering rack slight play.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,184 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 80,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,748 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 MXT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 MXT, 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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What year was YD05 MXT registered?

YD05 MXT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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