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YU05 VRE

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 140,421 miles

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

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 130,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

WIPERS POOR

Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,998 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 118,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S REAR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,076 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 57,418 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,240 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 VRE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

YU05 VRE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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