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YU05 UDT

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

204,289 mi
Last recorded204,289 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UDT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 204,289 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 199,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 196,884 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 192,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 186,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 181,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,975 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 176,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 162,043 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 149,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 136,164 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 136,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,949 miles

removal of sat nav device from windscreen by customer

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,949 miles

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

removal of sat nav device from windscreen by customer

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,811 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,301 miles

Power steering pump weaping

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,301 miles

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

Power steering pump weaping

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,027 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 34,228 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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YU05 UDT 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 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 YU05 UDT, 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 YU05 UDT registered?

YU05 UDT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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