2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · YY05 OUA
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 179,291 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YY05 OUA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 OUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (YY05 OUA) between May 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
YY05 OUA Mileage History
- 12/05/200842,909 mi
- 01/06/200951,310 mi+8,401 mi
- 20/05/201061,294 mi+9,984 mi
- 08/06/201174,656 mi+13,362 mi
- 08/06/201174,656 mi
- 31/05/201283,032 mi+8,376 mi
- 31/05/201283,032 mi
- 21/05/201392,283 mi+9,251 mi
- 22/05/201392,284 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2014110,770 mi+18,486 mi
- 28/05/2015122,213 mi+11,443 mi
- 07/06/2016127,530 mi+5,317 mi
- 11/06/2016127,548 mi+18 mi
- 02/06/2017132,948 mi+5,400 mi
- 02/06/2017132,952 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/2018138,317 mi+5,365 mi
- 08/06/2018138,319 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/2019146,086 mi+7,767 mi
- 05/12/2020160,185 mi+14,099 mi
- 04/12/2021165,502 mi+5,317 mi
- 07/12/2022171,643 mi+6,141 mi
- 05/12/2023178,987 mi+7,344 mi
- 16/01/2024179,240 mi+253 mi
- 19/08/2024179,268 mi+28 mi
- 18/11/2024179,291 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 8,255 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YY05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YY05OUA.
FORD
FIESTA
MITSUBISHI
COLT
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
MG
HS TROPHY S-A
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.