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YG55 RKL

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,059 mi
Last recorded204,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RKL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 204,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 199,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 199,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 197,937 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear 7 seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring items from view

Fail 15 Jul 2022 197,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe/sensor ABS (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet/bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear 7 seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring items from view

Pass 7 Jul 2021 192,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component filler bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 191,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()

Offside Play in inner rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2018 183,913 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2018 183,913 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 May 2018 183,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pipe to resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

all four coil springs rusted

alot of front and rear suspension bushes perished/cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2017 173,300 miles

PAS pump seepage of oil / pas seepage of oil from hose unions and pipe connection

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f sidelight bulb weak

seepage of grease from o/s/f outer cv gaitor

Fail 27 Apr 2017 173,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

PAS pump seepage of oil / pas seepage of oil from hose unions and pipe connection

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f sidelight bulb weak

seepage of grease from o/s/f outer cv gaitor

Pass 26 Mar 2016 161,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 161,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 148,474 miles

evidence of injector seal leaking shieldings fitted restricting view

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,000 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW / DISCS RIDGED AND WORN

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,216 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

suspension bushes show deterioration

Fail 9 Jan 2013 122,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

suspension bushes show deterioration

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,267 miles

exhaust rear pipe centre mounting has corroded away on one side not secured to exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,267 miles

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

exhaust rear pipe centre mounting has corroded away on one side not secured to exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,377 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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YG55 RKL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RKL, 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 RKL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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