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YE55 OBT

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 128,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 124,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2018 124,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,657 miles

Bonnet shocks worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 28 Oct 2017 122,657 miles

Bonnet shocks worn

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 119,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 119,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

No rear seats present at time of test

Offside Oil seepage from rear differential (around drive shaft)

Oil leak present

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective and offside (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded and snapped off mounting point (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

No rear seats present at time of test

Offside Oil seepage from rear differential (around drive shaft)

Oil leak present

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 115,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 115,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 111,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection to rear seats

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,131 miles

rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,933 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,565 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Cut in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,457 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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YE55 OBT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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