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YF55 EVC

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,333 mi
Last recorded181,333 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 EVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 181,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 177,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front inner rackend has play

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under guards fitted

wipers smearing screen

Fail 13 Apr 2016 177,408 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front inner rackend has play

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under guards fitted

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 169,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 169,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 159,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 159,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,514 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 9 Apr 2013 147,146 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 17 Apr 2012 138,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 138,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 126,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,255 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,357 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusted

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 EVC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF55 EVC, 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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What year was YF55 EVC registered?

YF55 EVC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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