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YF05 VFT

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,210 mi
Last recorded190,210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 190,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 185,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 183,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 179,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 175,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn/corroded on inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Mounting bush for suspension rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Mounting bush for suspension rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 169,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 166,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 162,426 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 158,281 miles

parking brake only just meets pass percentage

Pass 11 Sep 2015 148,369 miles

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 4 Sep 2015 148,361 miles

Fuel hose insecure FUEL HOSES RUNNING FROM FRONT TO REAR UNDER VEHICLE INSECURE (7.2.1)

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

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 130,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,804 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 81,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,392 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 64,977 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,661 miles

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

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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YF05 VFT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF05 VFT, 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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YF05 VFT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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