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YE55 OBM

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,770 mi
Last recorded209,770 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OBM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 209,770 miles

exhaust system rusty in places

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slight splitting at outer ends and oil seepages (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive around power steering /automatic transmision areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

general under body corrosion to all areas

handbrake efforts weak and just legal at 16%

Fail 20 Feb 2021 209,770 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slight splitting at outer ends and oil seepages (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive around power steering /automatic transmision areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to specs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to specs (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

exhaust system rusty in places

general under body corrosion to all areas

handbrake efforts weak and just legal at 16%

Pass 22 Nov 2019 208,585 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 200,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides worm bush in front of axal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 192,637 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 192,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 184,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 168,196 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 168,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 26 Sep 2014 151,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 131,549 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 131,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre cut to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 119,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2012 119,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,350 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear brake pipes covered and not visible to inspect

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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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YE55 OBM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YE55 OBM, 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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YE55 OBM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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