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YY05 VYU

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 159,867 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 159,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti-freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play o/s/f rack-end

Pass 29 Nov 2020 153,446 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 135,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 135,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 125,990 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 125,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 112,310 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 112,309 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,724 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 103,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 93,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 93,833 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 81,112 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,033 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 70,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2011 58,865 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 58,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,536 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,317 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,206 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 VYU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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