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AV55 LBY

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,420 mi
Last recorded154,420 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 154,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 154,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,858 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,817 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,602 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,686 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,287 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,217 miles

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

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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AV55 LBY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV55 LBY, 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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AV55 LBY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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