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YU05 YXM

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 YXM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 159,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 152,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 152,623 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 152,105 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2023 151,601 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2022 151,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

free play in steering rack and pinion

Fail 25 May 2022 151,174 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

free play in steering rack and pinion

Pass 28 May 2021 150,811 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Jun 2020 150,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 150,285 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod at rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod at rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 149,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 149,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 149,095 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 148,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,329 miles

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

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 138,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,759 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 126,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,897 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,808 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 YXM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YXM, 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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YU05 YXM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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