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AX55 DFC

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,514 mi
Last recorded122,514 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 DFC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 122,514 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 117,252 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,929 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 100,038 miles

Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Centre exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,539 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded close to limit

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust joint corroded close to limit

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded off (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,025 miles

5) Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,672 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limits.

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,006 miles

(4) Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 66,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,779 miles

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

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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AX55 DFC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX55 DFC, 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 AX55 DFC registered?

AX55 DFC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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