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YG55 PCA

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PCA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 154,999 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 148,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 134,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 134,240 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 117,869 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2014 67,808 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,934 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 59,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,151 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE & SIDEWALL DAMAGES PRESENT.ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE & SIDEWALL DAMAGES PRESENT.ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YG55 PCA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG55 PCA, 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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YG55 PCA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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