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AY05 CXZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,574 mi
Last recorded168,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 168,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 164,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 159,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,082 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis rails, offside & nearside

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 154,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Corrosion to rear chassis rails, offside & nearside

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,068 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,051 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,184 miles

both beam images poor

front brake discs worn close to excessive

headlamp glasses deteiorated

nearside front side light dim

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit inner edge

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 132,533 miles

both beam images poor

headlamp glasses deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 132,402 miles

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

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

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

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

both beam images poor

headlamp glasses deteriorated

offside front tyre on limit and worn heavy inner edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 120,150 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

play in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

headlight glasses deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlight glasses deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 92,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,593 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 83,593 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 74,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 64,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 56,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,008 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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AY05 CXZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY05 CXZ, 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 AY05 CXZ registered?

AY05 CXZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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