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YE55 OBU

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,678 mi
Last recorded182,678 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 182,678 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 182,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 172,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 162,712 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded near excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (foremost bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2020 162,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn thru' (Auto) (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault "Anti-skid service required" displayed on dash + Warning triangle lit. (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside / outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thru primary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 158,439 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately cooler pipes (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear differential seeping oil

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 158,438 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure outer seat frame by broken plastic around adjuster switch (rail fractured (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately cooler pipes (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear differential seeping oil

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 155,700 miles

Nearside poor headlamp beam image

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant header tank empty

Pass 31 Jan 2017 152,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,412 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)

child seat

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 146,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 146,300 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,068 miles

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 Front 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 1 Feb 2013 136,853 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 111,418 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 111,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2010 77,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,886 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 OBU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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