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YP05 GVO

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 131,647 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 124,909 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,184 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 111,793 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,794 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,623 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,617 miles

rear, rear seat belts not tested

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,773 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,771 miles

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

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

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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YP05 GVO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP05 GVO, 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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YP05 GVO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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