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YP05 VBA

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,786 mi
Last recorded119,786 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,002 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

both o/s and n/s handbrake slightly low on limit

Pass 30 May 2015 82,419 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 60,080 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 60,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2013 41,289 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 41,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 35,944 miles

fuel cap seal start to crack

low efficiency (minimum required) of parking brake -17%

Fail 17 May 2012 35,944 miles

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

fuel cap seal start to crack

Pass 9 May 2011 33,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 33,239 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 30,117 miles

NSF position light it does not work in costant operation.

OSR tyre - nail

Rear parking brake - has got a minimum brake efficiency.

Fail 17 May 2010 30,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2009 24,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 21,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VBA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YP05 VBA, 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 YP05 VBA registered?

YP05 VBA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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