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AU05 VNN

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

319,170 mi
Last recorded319,170 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VNN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 319,170 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 312,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 306,146 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 306,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 296,220 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 296,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 293,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 287,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 281,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 281,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 275,793 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 269,488 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres wearing on inside

n/s/f seatbelt guide needs attention

o/s headlight deteriorated

tailgate lock needs attention soon

Fail 10 May 2014 269,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

tailgate lock needs attention soon

Pass 10 May 2013 233,776 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front side marker lights out.

both front tyre inner edges on 4 mm

fuel flap hinge broken.

Fail 7 May 2013 233,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front side marker lights out.

both front tyre inner edges on 4 mm

fuel flap hinge broken.

Pass 2 May 2012 192,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 192,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 107,775 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 107,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 65,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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AU05 VNN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU05 VNN, 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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AU05 VNN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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