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YX55 LBF

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,738 mi
Last recorded214,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 LBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 214,738 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 214,738 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 207,307 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Mar 2018 200,169 miles

all underbody is rusty and front inner outer and rear lower arm bush,s worn and trailing arm bush,s also steering rack has little play and front brake ferruls rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2016 191,014 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (all 4 bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear control arm bushes slight deterioration

front discs bad pitting

o/s/ mirror trim damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 190,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (all 4 bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear park brake down on outout

Offside Rear seatbelt catch twisted on web

both rear control arm bushes slight deterioration

front discs bad pitting

o/s/ mirror trim damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2015 170,760 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides short lower arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs bad pitting

headlights need cleaning

o/s/ mirror cover damaged

o/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

Fail 9 Nov 2015 170,760 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides short lower arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f front bush and o/s/f both inner bushes slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs bad pitting

headlights need cleaning

o/s/ mirror cover damaged

o/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

Pass 24 Oct 2014 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

front discs bad pitting inner face

Fail 24 Oct 2014 148,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

front discs bad pitting inner face

Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights damaged

front discs pitting

heat sheild at rear loose

rear ex mount broken

Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,656 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 110,656 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back seat belts not checked seats not used

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back seat belts not checked seats not used

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,619 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,303 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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YX55 LBF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YX55 LBF, 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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YX55 LBF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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