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YX05 NBE

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

229,101 mi
Last recorded229,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2018 229,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 200,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cutting on edge

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 200,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cutting on edge

Offside Front tyre cutting on edge

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 171,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 171,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 147,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 147,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 126,431 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,638 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 85,638 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,086 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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YX05 NBE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX05 NBE, 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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YX05 NBE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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