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YR55 CTV

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,469 mi
Last recorded165,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 CTV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 165,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 165,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 158,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 148,317 miles

engine cover obscuring some components

front headlamps - poor output

front pads wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2021 148,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

engine cover obscuring some components

front headlamps - poor output

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2020 134,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread down to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,928 miles

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

emissions tested to plate limit of 1.55,fast pass @ 0.73

front brake efforts distortion,handbrakes low effort

front brake hose ferrule covers swollen?

o/s/f belt latch worn,rear load area belts poor retraction

o/s/f wheel bead bent

Fail 7 Feb 2019 119,900 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

emissions tested to plate limit of 1.55,fast pass @ 0.73

front brake efforts distortion,handbrakes low effort

front brake hose ferrule covers swollen?

o/s/f belt latch worn,rear load area belts poor retraction

o/s/f wheel bead bent

Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,531 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit and bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dip/main self adjustment delay/faulty

handbrake imbalance/snatching

o/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,534 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake imbalance/snatching

o/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 71,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,138 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside bumper corner damaged...

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,481 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,327 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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YR55 CTV 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 64%.

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 YR55 CTV, 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 YR55 CTV registered?

YR55 CTV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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