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AU55 VLO

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

235,813 mi
Last recorded235,813 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2024 235,813 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 217,617 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 217,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 197,401 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 179,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 160,313 miles

Front to rear brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

Parking brake required effort only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 141,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,647 miles

front tyres wearing low outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 115,647 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing low outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,293 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,074 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,001 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,702 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 816,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front discs worn

power steering feels a little heavy

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,137 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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AU55 VLO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU55 VLO, 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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AU55 VLO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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