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AO55 KVB

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,193 mi
Last recorded168,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KVB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 168,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 168,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 156,380 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 156,082 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2015 143,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 143,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 127,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 127,511 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 115,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air filter housing insecure.

nearside front tyre wearing on uoter edge.

Pass 9 May 2012 105,277 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,932 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,238 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO55 KVB is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO55 KVB, 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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AO55 KVB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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