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YM05 HRL

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,962 mi
Last recorded234,962 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 234,962 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 228,866 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 228,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 221,333 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 221,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 213,817 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 204,830 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 204,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 198,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 191,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (bushes built in to rear subframe) (2.4.G.2)

could not test rear seat belts as rear seats folded down and dog grill stopped them being unfolded

front reg plate deteriorated but can still be read

hand brake only just met legal requirements. check advised

Fail 7 Jul 2017 191,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck pipe (7.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (bushes built in to rear subframe) (2.4.G.2)

could not test rear seat belts as rear seats folded down and dog grill stopped them being unfolded

front reg plate deteriorated but can still be read

hand brake only just met legal requirements. check advised

Pass 26 Jul 2016 184,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread 2mm plus wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 183,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due too milky outer lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due too milky outer lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread 2mm plus wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 174,604 miles

both front headlights outer len milky advise new units or get them polished

parking brake foot pedal rubber split advise new rubber

Pass 10 Jul 2014 167,404 miles

nearside front wish bone rear mounting bushe splitting

Fail 3 Jul 2014 167,305 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake discs worn scored and lipped

front brake pads appear low

nearside front wish bone rear mounting bushe splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2013 159,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 150,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 128,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 103,005 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly scored/corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,432 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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YM05 HRL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM05 HRL, 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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YM05 HRL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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