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YG05 VMY

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,584 mi
Last recorded205,584 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 VMY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 205,584 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, in quite poor condition recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General age related bush perishing to rear suspension

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing damaged and cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Park brake efficiency only just met indicating adjustment or repair may be required

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, in quite poor condition recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 208,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust fouling center brace and also flange heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, in quite poor condition recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

General age related bush perishing to rear suspension

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing damaged and cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Park brake efficiency only just met indicating adjustment or repair may be required

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, in quite poor condition recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SRS service indicated on dash

Secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 196,803 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake caliper retaining springs corroded

SRS Fault messaged displayed

Fail 26 Jan 2023 196,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake caliper retaining springs corroded

SRS Fault messaged displayed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 208,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 208,124 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 19,221 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 192,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 179,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 161,249 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,401 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 126,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child's seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,374 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,054 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,048 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,066 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,860 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,509 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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YG05 VMY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YG05 VMY, 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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YG05 VMY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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