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YY05 OUA

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 OUA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 179,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 179,268 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested missing bolts (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 179,240 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar boots not located correctly

Fail 5 Dec 2023 178,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 171,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 165,502 miles

rear underbody has corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2020 160,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 146,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,319 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front and nearside front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside front tyres 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 138,317 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front and nearside front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside front tyres 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,952 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 132,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 127,548 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 127,530 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 122,213 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 110,770 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 92,284 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 92,283 miles

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 83,032 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 83,032 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,656 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,909 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 OUA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YY05 OUA, 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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YY05 OUA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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