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AW54 AWS

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,825 mi
Last recorded115,825 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW54 AWS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,825 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Tail light lens slightly damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 115,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Tail light lens slightly damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,073 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 112,604 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts obstructed not checked

Pass 10 Jun 2022 110,964 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear lamp slight damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,370 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 95,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 93,937 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 90,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 84,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 72,143 miles

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outter edge

Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,936 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,768 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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AW54 AWS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AW54 AWS, 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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AW54 AWS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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