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YY55 AOS

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,612 mi
Last recorded151,612 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 AOS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 147,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 142,967 miles

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Park brake shows minimal performance

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has undertrays

Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,849 miles

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Parking brake shows minimal effort

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has underyrays & full length sill covers

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,346 miles

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Parking brake shows minimal effort

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Vehicle has undertrays/full length sill covers

Pass 5 Aug 2020 136,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Parking brake shows minimal effort

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear registration plates (0.1 (b))

vehicle has full length sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,039 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

full sill covers

parking brake shows minimal effort

slight corrosion on rigid brake pipes front/rear pipes

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated/perished front/rear bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,125 miles

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

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

parking brake shows minimal effort

Pass 12 Aug 2017 116,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 112,037 miles

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

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

tray's fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,682 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,136 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 27,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,234 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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YY55 AOS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY55 AOS, 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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YY55 AOS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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