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AR05 DBX

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

174,215 mi
Last recorded174,215 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 174,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken off - exhaust still secure

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2021 162,174 miles

n/s mirror damaged

slight play o/s steering

underside rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,852 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2020 149,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2019 142,314 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 142,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,313 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished but, no excessive movement

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

under body trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 132,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + perished (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm front bushes perished but, no excessive movement

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,781 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f tyre 3.0mm.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,782 miles

rear parking brake only just above effiency

Fail 1 Sep 2015 123,730 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 123,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 119,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,472 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,850 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 109,850 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 30 Mar 2011 95,555 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,823 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,658 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,190 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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AR05 DBX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AR05 DBX, 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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AR05 DBX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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