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AY05 ZNN

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

175,998 mi
Last recorded175,998 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZNN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 175,998 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 175,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 172,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 168,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,385 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 162,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 157,671 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 154,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 150,493 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

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

Rear Child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Fail 12 May 2017 150,493 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

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

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

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

Rear Child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Pass 6 May 2016 145,616 miles

Child seats fitted at the time of test unable to check some components

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 6 May 2016 145,616 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted at the time of test unable to check some components

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 May 2015 140,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

outer sills covered by trims

Fail 12 May 2015 140,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 6 May 2014 135,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn corroded on outer edges

n/s/f wiper blade started to split

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 135,518 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 129,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,865 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 105,817 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,222 miles

all tyres low in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,644 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 ZNN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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