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33 A

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 A
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 122,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill/underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre runout, uneven wear (just acceptable

Offside Rear tyre tread runout

all coil springs poor condition, corroded

both headlamps poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2020 95,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre runout, uneven wear (just acceptable

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread runout

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all coil springs poor condition, corroded

both headlamps poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,496 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,021 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 68,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,703 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,851 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,425 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,395 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,747 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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33 A is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 33 A, 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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33 A is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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