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YL05 SBX

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 SBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 178,254 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 234,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 234,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,487 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 140,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 139,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside & nearside (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

Pass 20 Jan 2021 133,483 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 133,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

grinding noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated ,suspected parking brake shoes,furher strip and examine required

Fail 22 Dec 2020 133,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 121,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE & has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 121,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE & has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,947 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 203 kgf nearside 115 kgf offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2016 98,510 miles

headlamps poor condition

noise from aux belt

Pass 4 Nov 2015 874,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,035 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,417 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 3 Sep 2012 68,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,137 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,890 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,753 miles

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

front tyre wear

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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YL05 SBX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YL05 SBX, 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 YL05 SBX registered?

YL05 SBX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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