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YH05 XLJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,656 mi
Last recorded156,656 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 156,656 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 154,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear sub frame heavy corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,569 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 148,536 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,576 miles

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

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

park brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

Fail 30 Sep 2021 144,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,319 miles

park brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,032 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 127,562 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 127,562 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake condition (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 114,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 109,593 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,230 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

limited inspection of nearside front suspension due to worn track rod

no decelerometer brake test due to vehicle defects

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,648 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 1 Apr 2009 57,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,519 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)

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

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 XLJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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