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YS55 GXM

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,742 mi
Last recorded195,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GXM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 195,742 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 195,742 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 192,180 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME AND AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME AND AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 187,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 182,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 177,387 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 18 Apr 2020 172,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 172,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 167,694 miles

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2018 162,498 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 158,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 157,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 152,536 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,272 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 119,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,928 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,877 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front daylight driving light not working

Suspect top engine mount worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,277 miles

Airbag warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,277 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Airbag warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,965 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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YS55 GXM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YS55 GXM, 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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YS55 GXM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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