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YT05 SVN

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,761 mi
Last recorded165,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 SVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 165,761 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 162,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 158,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,652 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,728 miles

Both rear seat belts on 7 seater not checked due to seats being folded down

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 144,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seat belts on 7 seater not checked due to seats being folded down

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 135,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,191 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,830 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,633 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,737 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 78,210 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,210 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,077 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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YT05 SVN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YT05 SVN, 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 YT05 SVN registered?

YT05 SVN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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