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YF55 AJO

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,793 mi
Last recorded180,793 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 180,793 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 171,456 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 171,469 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

park brake just met efficiency

Pass 23 Mar 2016 157,837 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside headlight image poor

rear most seats folded away

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 110,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,134 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,134 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 84,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side rear seat belt unable to check due to baby seat fitted.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear seat belt unable to check due to baby seat fitted.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,397 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 57,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,111 miles

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

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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YF55 AJO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF55 AJO, 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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YF55 AJO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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