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AU05 XYX

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,642 mi
Last recorded150,642 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 150,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 146,544 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 146,544 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 142,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm and inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 131,193 miles

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

Rear Upper slight cracking radius arm bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2022 131,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper slight cracking radius arm bushes

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,980 miles

Front wiper blades slightly defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,854 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,587 miles

cuts in sidewall of o/s/f tyre and tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has cuts in sidewall

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm joints

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm joints

Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cuts in sidewall of o/s/f tyre and tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has cuts in sidewall

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm joints

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm joints

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,791 miles

fuel flap not locking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,866 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,864 miles

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

n/s front foglamp missing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,297 miles

near side rear tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,965 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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AU05 XYX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AU05 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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