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YS55 LRF

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,799 mi
Last recorded198,799 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LRF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 198,799 miles

rear subframe and suspension generally corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 196,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 194,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 185,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 177,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 176,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 170,012 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 170,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 160,012 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 159,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 150,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,648 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

middle row of seats n/s/r has child seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 104,307 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,667 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,771 miles

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)

slight damage on n/s/r tyre outer side wall chunk out.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,132 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 43,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 LRF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LRF, 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 YS55 LRF registered?

YS55 LRF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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