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YY55 OPL

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,784 mi
Last recorded210,784 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OPL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 210,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule across axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 210,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule across axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 197,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 197,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 180,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 180,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 168,514 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,070 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 167,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 165,373 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 165,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 160,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens scratched (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Smoke test clear.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 155,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 148,105 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f steering rack has some play inner rack end

Fail 30 Mar 2015 147,995 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack has some play inner rack end

Pass 22 Jan 2014 144,947 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 144,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 142,560 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 142,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 123,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,460 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 76,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,055 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 OPL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 YY55 OPL, 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 OPL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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