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AX05 ENC

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,492 mi
Last recorded215,492 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ENC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 215,492 miles

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

Front undertray fitted preventing some underside inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 206,735 miles

sill covers fitted

unable to check rear most seat belts

Pass 3 Mar 2020 206,122 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 206,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 200,278 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 200,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 190,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 190,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 181,244 miles

Headlamp wedges used to correct aim.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 181,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2016 174,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 160,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,329 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 130,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 94,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2011 94,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 77,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2009 63,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,996 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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AX05 ENC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX05 ENC, 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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AX05 ENC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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