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AV55 RVO

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,805 mi
Last recorded242,805 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 242,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 238,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 234,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 227,282 miles

chassis corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside drum stick play

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 227,259 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all round (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside drum stick play

Rear sub frame corroded

chassis corroded

oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2019 217,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear subframe mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 204,397 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 204,362 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING SNAPPED (1.6 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 191,148 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 190,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 180,505 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 180,462 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 164,584 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 145,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,234 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 101,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,757 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,251 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,601 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RVO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV55 RVO, 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 RVO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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