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YY05 VYC

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,544 mi
Last recorded139,544 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 139,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant level low

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak just above alternator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F wheel damaged on outer bead

N/S/R body has damage, not considered as a sharp edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,783 miles

Rear seat belt cover not fitted does not affect operation of seat belt

Fail 13 Dec 2017 126,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear seat belt cover not fitted does not affect operation of seat belt

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket snaped

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r seat belt housing cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust bracket snaped

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r seat belt housing cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,596 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering pulls to right (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r seatbelt housing

rear exhaust bracket snaped

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2014 109,250 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 96,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

anti skid light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,357 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,657 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 64,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 53,803 miles

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

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 VYC 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 55.6%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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