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YH05 GXR

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,333 mi
Last recorded112,333 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GXR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,333 miles

exhaust cat to centre pipe joint corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,422 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,651 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 105,651 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,087 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,060 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 94,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,880 miles

Front brake disc(s) inner surfaces corroded.

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

rear brake disc(s) surfaces corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc(s) inner surfaces corroded.

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

rear brake disc(s) surfaces corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,734 miles

all brake discs corroding

exhaust catalyst weak - suspect attempted theft

Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,730 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs corroding

exhaust catalyst weak - suspect attempted theft

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,782 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded - has been stood and should clean up with use

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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YH05 GXR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH05 GXR, 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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YH05 GXR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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