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A11 XED

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

194,990 mi
Last recorded194,990 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XED
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 194,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 191,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, outer (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 186,472 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 182,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 177,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 170,964 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 165,508 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 165,508 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke being emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 154,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 144,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,124 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)

back box bracket u/s

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,295 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on 1.6mm limit now!

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,100 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in steering column

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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A11 XED is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A11 XED, 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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A11 XED is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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