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YY05 OTW

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,886 mi
Last recorded135,886 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 OTW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,886 miles

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

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,081 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,523 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,534 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,481 miles

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 10 Aug 2010 54,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,313 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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YY05 OTW 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 94.7%.

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 YY05 OTW, 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 YY05 OTW registered?

YY05 OTW is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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