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AO05 ZHX

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,809 mi
Last recorded168,809 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZHX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 168,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 149,936 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.43 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.08 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 149,936 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.43 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.08 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 140,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,693 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 131,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 128,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,949 miles

parking brake only just met the requirement of 16%

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,714 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,755 miles

N/S front side repeater lense missing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,755 miles

N/S front side repeater lense missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,484 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,939 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,277 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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AO05 ZHX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 ZHX, 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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AO05 ZHX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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