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AP54 OWH

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

170,903 mi
Last recorded170,903 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 170,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all rear connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot lid handle partially seized, leading to difficulties in securing in closed position

Fail 3 Dec 2025 170,903 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction inner windscreen very wet and dirty, interior heater fan not working so not clearing inner screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens condition ?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all rear connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot lid handle partially seized, leading to difficulties in securing in closed position

Pass 6 Dec 2024 169,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2024 169,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2023 167,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 166,862 miles

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

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

handbrake only just met legal requirements

Pass 22 Oct 2021 165,732 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 165,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 163,211 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 156,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 156,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 135,788 miles

'air bag service required' message on dash

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,602 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,110 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,499 miles

os outer cv gaiter slight amount of greaseon edge

rear seats folded away

Fail 6 Oct 2014 109,499 miles

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

os outer cv gaiter slight amount of greaseon edge

rear seats folded away

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 107,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 105,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,770 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,770 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,127 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 49,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes will require attention shortly

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,598 miles

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

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

front brakes will require attention shortly

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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AP54 OWH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AP54 OWH, 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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AP54 OWH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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