2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · YY05 VYK
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 165,997 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY05 VYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 165,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 VYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (YY05 VYK) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. in boot (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))”.
YY05 VYK Mileage History
- 20/10/2022147,384 mi
- 16/10/2023162,701 mi+15,317 mi
- 06/11/2023162,765 mi+64 mi
- 30/11/2024165,965 mi+3,200 mi
- 02/12/2024165,997 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 8,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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