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YT55 VEW

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,203 mi
Last recorded143,203 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VEW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 143,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,973 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 128,781 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 128,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,153 miles

Front headlights slightly faded

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)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,148 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,049 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,761 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 92,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,690 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 663,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YT55 VEW is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT55 VEW, 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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YT55 VEW is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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