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YH05 GYO

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

187,766 mi
Last recorded187,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GYO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 187,766 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 187,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 185,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and insecure at front mounting point (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 185,860 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and insecure at front mounting point (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 182,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2017 171,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 171,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 155,515 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in it.

Offside Front steering rack end slight play.

o/s/f &n/s/f headlights fading.

Fail 21 May 2016 155,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in it.

Offside Front steering rack end slight play.

o/s/f &n/s/f headlights fading.

wheel alignment.

Pass 28 May 2015 140,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear suspesion stablizer bar damaged

offside door mirror glasses taped on

rear tail gate latch sticking

uneven wear on front tyres

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2015 140,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear suspesion stablizer bar damaged

offside door mirror glasses taped on

rear tail gate latch sticking

uneven wear on front tyres

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2014 126,837 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 126,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 110,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 110,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 99,094 miles

Advise n/s/f brake pad`s low.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 99,094 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise n/s/f brake pad`s low.

Advise n/s/f side marker light not working.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 85,821 miles

Advise n/s/r stabaliser arm slightly bent.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 85,821 miles

Advise n/s/r stabaliser arm slightly bent.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 70,870 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

tracking check

Pass 28 May 2009 56,304 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 GYO 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 52.2%.

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 YH05 GYO, 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 GYO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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