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AV05 PHF

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,633 mi
Last recorded131,633 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 131,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 131,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,293 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 130,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temp. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,689 miles

headlamp glasses dull

Fail 16 Dec 2021 124,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

headlamp glasses dull

Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp wash covers missing

slight dulling nearside offside headlamp glass

Fail 14 Dec 2020 119,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp wash covers missing

slight dulling nearside offside headlamp glass

Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,757 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 116,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge,3mm

Fail 29 Dec 2017 112,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge,3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,627 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 109,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light,lense broken. (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,095 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 103,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,037 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,431 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,529 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 62,465 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 49,779 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 PHF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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