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YY55 PLO

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

240,420 mi
Last recorded240,420 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 240,420 miles

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

Front headlamp defective both sides

Pass 24 Apr 2025 232,838 miles

Both front headlamps glazed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 3 May 2024 211,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 208,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 199,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 190,273 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 181,088 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2020 175,581 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 164,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 164,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

nsr brake disc over heated & turned orange

Pass 16 Jan 2018 153,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 139,549 miles

front washers weak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,455 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 118,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 108,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,855 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,586 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 PLO 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 86.4%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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