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YK05 BSU

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,558 mi
Last recorded123,558 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 123,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,779 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to limit

head lamp covers discoloured

slight movement in o/s/f lower arm

Fail 16 May 2016 111,751 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 103,268 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 103,268 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 82,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2012 71,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 71,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 60,772 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 4 May 2010 51,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,310 miles

Oil leak

airfilter box insecure

Fail 9 May 2009 42,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

airfilter box insecure

Pass 14 May 2008 32,588 miles

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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YK05 BSU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK05 BSU, 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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What year was YK05 BSU registered?

YK05 BSU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YK05 BSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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