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YG05 VMZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

280,391 mi
Last recorded280,391 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 VMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 280,391 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2023 261,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 255,319 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 243,846 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 224,686 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 224,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 213,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 200,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 200,117 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 185,268 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 185,268 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 174,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 174,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 154,870 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 154,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 125,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 91,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 71,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,555 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 VMZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG05 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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