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AV55 OVU

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,424 mi
Last recorded161,424 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 161,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 142,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap washer badly deteriorated

rear exhaust mount detached

rear most seats and belts inaccessible to test

Fail 24 Sep 2016 142,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap washer badly deteriorated

rear exhaust mount detached

rear most seats and belts inaccessible to test

Pass 19 Sep 2015 126,436 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 126,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 116,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 116,049 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,800 miles

head light lenses misty

Fail 4 Sep 2013 107,800 miles

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

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

head light lenses misty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,788 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 88,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,422 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,418 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OVU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OVU, 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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What year was AV55 OVU registered?

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

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