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AU05 XZN

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 104,014 miles

all brake lines rigid and flexi are corroded/covered in dirt/other material

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 100,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 97,150 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 97,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,927 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 93,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,299 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,105 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 50,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 38,826 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XZN, 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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What year was AU05 XZN registered?

AU05 XZN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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