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YF56 BYM

2007 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,635 mi
Last recorded259,635 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 259,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 259,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 251,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and perished (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 251,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front headlights tarnished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and perished (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 242,082 miles

stones and cuts in tyre treads

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights tarnished

Pass 17 Jan 2020 234,399 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front fog light missing

all rear seats folded away/down

headlights tarnished

Fail 16 Jan 2020 234,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear seats folded away/down

headlights tarnished

Pass 15 Jan 2019 221,789 miles

Front headlights poor beam pattern

Front headlights tarnished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

all tyre treads cut

Fail 14 Jan 2019 221,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front headlights poor beam pattern

Front headlights tarnished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

all tyre treads cut

Pass 9 Jan 2018 208,443 miles

Front headlights tarnished

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

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

stones and cuts in tyre treads

Pass 16 Jan 2017 195,714 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both front shock absorber corroding

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

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

bonnet struts weak

headlights tarnished

stones and cuts in all tyre treads

Fail 12 Jan 2017 195,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both front shock absorber corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre removed and no leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

bonnet struts weak

headlights tarnished

stones and cuts in all tyre treads

Pass 22 Mar 2016 183,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 164,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 146,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 146,362 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 129,749 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 129,749 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 111,703 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to 1.6 mm

Font upper torsion bar bushes are worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,801 miles

Rear brake discs are becoming worn.

Rear wiper arm is worn.

Slight play in both side of the steering rack.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,457 miles

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)

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

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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YF56 BYM is a 2007 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 2007 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 YF56 BYM, 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 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF56 BYM is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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