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YY55 LFX

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,329 mi
Last recorded177,329 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 177,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 175,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round subframe/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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 9 Mar 2022 173,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 170,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 167,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 164,574 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 164,574 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 160,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 155,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 150,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 143,060 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,900 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 136,900 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 113,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,454 miles

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

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

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 LFX 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 77.8%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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