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YM05 FJF

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,833 mi
Last recorded155,833 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FJF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 155,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 148,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 142,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 136,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 120,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear control arm bushes worn

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,102 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear control arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,224 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,133 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,877 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,796 miles

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YM05 FJF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 YM05 FJF, 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 YM05 FJF registered?

YM05 FJF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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