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YY05 ZPR

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

250,768 mi
Last recorded250,768 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 ZPR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 250,768 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 245,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 229,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 229,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 217,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust flange seriously weakened

Fail 9 Dec 2021 217,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust flange seriously weakened

Pass 2 Dec 2020 208,593 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 196,091 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 196,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 181,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 162,623 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,738 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,876 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,567 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,567 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 83,358 miles

front tyres 2.5mm

Fail 29 May 2012 83,358 miles

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

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,642 miles

drivers seat belt catch operation incorect. holding ok

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,711 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,881 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 ZPR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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