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AV05 LBL

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LBL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 153,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2021 145,645 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 145,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 141,768 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

headlights fading

o/s n/s rear lower arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe, suspension

Fail 29 May 2020 141,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

headlights fading

o/s n/s rear lower arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe, suspension

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,834 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,860 miles

Advanced corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 119,855 miles

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

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

Advanced corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,294 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 111,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,167 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,731 miles

sills covered

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearng low and have cuts

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,819 miles

NSF tyre just legal + smooth on outer edge tread 235-60-18-V

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

OSF tyre on wear bars + outer edge tread wear going smooth

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slightly moist around rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,249 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 LBL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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