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AY05 NFZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 107,618 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Aims (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Front & Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens Damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Offside & Nearside Front Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside & Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs, Replace ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamps Lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

excessive underside corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 82,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,016 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,656 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,938 miles

N/SR TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE 2mm TREAD DEPTH....

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S.....

Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/SR TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE 2mm TREAD DEPTH....

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S.....

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,053 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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 49,053 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)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,616 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,867 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 17,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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AY05 NFZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY05 NFZ, 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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AY05 NFZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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