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YY55 PKZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,243 mi
Last recorded179,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 179,243 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 170,158 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 170,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 164,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,114 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 154,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,285 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt one on each rear seat ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

park brake only just met the mot requirements

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,269 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( front bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorating but not affecting image

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,335 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread cracking 235/60/18

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,824 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2011 31,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inside

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inside

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,595 miles

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,416 miles

slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,671 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 PKZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 YY55 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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