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AU05 XZB

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

191,751 mi
Last recorded191,751 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 191,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view could be repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 183,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 183,531 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 173,268 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 164,404 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets requirments

Fail 10 Dec 2019 164,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,805 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 146,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 146,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link lower joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 137,493 miles

parking brake only just meets requirments

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes to body mount (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 123,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 123,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,910 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,894 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,982 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 77,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,346 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 60,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XZB 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 65.2%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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