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YR55 XNP

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

246,009 mi
Last recorded246,009 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XNP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 246,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 233,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 224,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower portion at spring pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower portion at spring pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 224,681 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipes Both rears (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Coolant leak

Front suspension arms pins & bushes are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Rear suspension arms pins & bushes are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Jan 2023 208,991 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 208,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired both (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 192,802 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 192,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 184,952 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2020 180,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 168,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,866 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 157,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,901 miles

Nearside Front slight movement on drop-link

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and on 2mm 235/60/18

Rear brake pads on 3mm

Fail 8 Feb 2017 145,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight movement on drop-link

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and on 2mm 235/60/18

Rear brake pads on 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,473 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,174 miles

Both headlight beam patterns are poor

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,174 miles

Both headlight beam patterns are poor

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,604 miles

engine managment light came on during brake test

parking assist warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,402 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 XNP is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 YR55 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

YR55 XNP is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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