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YH05 XLR

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

192,470 mi
Last recorded192,470 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 192,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 190,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 181,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 181,246 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also cover is split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 168,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 155,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,113 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 147,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,327 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,327 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 139,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 139,702 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant be opened (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seat rear back not upright positin preventing inspection of seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,480 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 132,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 128,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 128,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,672 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,049 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,049 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in poor condition and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,757 miles

n/s/r tyer cut in sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,757 miles

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

n/s/r tyer cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 100,275 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012
Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,036 miles

rear brake discs rusty

small nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,812 miles

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

offside front side marker light not working

Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front side marker light not working

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 XLR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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