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YH05 YUR

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,074 mi
Last recorded173,074 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 173,074 miles

Various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2024 167,525 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

osr brake disc slight corroded and various underside corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2024 167,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 160,955 miles

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2023 160,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,452 miles

both rear tyres low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 155,452 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,753 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,331 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,467 miles

Head lights poor

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,467 miles

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

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

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

Head lights poor

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,860 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,976 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,445 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,353 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,482 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 36,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YUR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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