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YK55 ZRU

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

189,069 mi
Last recorded189,069 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 ZRU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 189,069 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 181,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 178,327 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 178,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 168,176 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 168,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 155,400 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 155,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 152,236 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 145,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 145,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 140,062 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 133,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 113,952 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/ mirror insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,620 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 24 Jan 2013 80,023 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 79,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,629 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,478 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 37,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,189 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,189 miles

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

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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YK55 ZRU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YK55 ZRU, 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 YK55 ZRU registered?

YK55 ZRU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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