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AV05 FMX

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

141,277 mi
Last recorded141,277 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 141,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake performance could be better

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 139,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 139,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,755 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 133,749 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,515 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 126,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 121,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,140 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 115,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,293 miles

Inner steering rack inner ends

Fail 11 Dec 2017 109,293 miles

Inner steering rack inner ends

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,627 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,627 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,700 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 95,676 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,577 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,324 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,788 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rubber bushs in poor condition

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

front brake discs worn

near side rear tyre close to limit

slight free play in steering rack off side and near side

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower suspension arms rubber bushs in poor condition

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

front brake discs worn

near side rear tyre close to limit

slight free play in steering rack off side and near side

Fail 1 Sep 2012 70,565 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front brake discs look worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

slight movement in nearside & offside steering rack arm inner joints (tie rod arms)

unable to see thickness of front & rear inner brake pads

Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,939 miles

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

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,939 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,049 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all tyres have various splits in them

both rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

engine under tray fitted to car unable to test some componets

Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,721 miles

misting of oil around p.a.s pump

tyres getting low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers smearing

fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,721 miles

front wipers smearing

fuel flap hinge broken

misting of oil around p.a.s pump

tyres getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,620 miles

Oil leak

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 FMX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AV05 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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