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AP05 NPX

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NPX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine torque mount split

rear suspension bushes worn

rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked but no abs lights on (1.6 (e))

anti skid service message on

engine breather box pipe split

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 112,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked but no abs lights on (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge measurable tread area on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

anti skid service message on

engine breather box pipe split

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,772 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 104,610 miles

3rd row seat belts and catches cant be tested. dog guard fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm but worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just meet may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 30 May 2019 104,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

3rd row seat belts and catches cant be tested. dog guard fitted.

Central Front top engine mount nut missing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm but worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just meet may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 May 2018 97,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,165 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

can't check 3rd row seats/seat belts ref dog guard and load in boot.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,165 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

can't check 3rd row seats/seat belts ref dog guard and load in boot.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres have mixed speed ratings

Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,999 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,996 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,592 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The n/s/f and o/s/f discs are scored and pitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,087 miles

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

The n/s/f and o/s/f discs are scored and pitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,728 miles

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

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

all discs corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,748 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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AP05 NPX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 NPX, 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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AP05 NPX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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