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AV05 FMG

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,106 mi
Last recorded183,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FMG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 183,106 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar deteriorated

body damage

bumper damage

mirror damage

Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,728 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear light unit damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body scrap

gearbox/transmission noise

Pass 7 Feb 2022 161,640 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Mirrors damaged

Nearside Rear Light damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage

Pass 3 Feb 2021 153,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damage

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

Rear subframe corroded

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 132,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,377 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides lenses deteriated (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Handbrake efficiency low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,938 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just met min requirements

Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,938 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear parking brake only just met min requirements

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

handbrake effiency low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windsreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,138 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,087 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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AV05 FMG is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV05 FMG, 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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AV05 FMG is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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