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C13 PPB

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

242,295 mi
Last recorded242,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 PPB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 242,295 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 29 Jan 2025 242,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 17 Nov 2023 232,867 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion under body (rear axle)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both /n/s/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 229,194 miles

underside suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 228,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 226,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 223,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 215,035 miles

nearside front wish-bone rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear track control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear track control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 9 Nov 2018 215,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

nearside front wish-bone rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear track control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear track control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Nov 2017 205,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 205,261 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 194,884 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn and separating from its housing

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 194,884 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn and separating from its housing

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 180,999 miles

parking brake only just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Nov 2014 167,962 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 156,006 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 156,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 148,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 118,751 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,822 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 105,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,657 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 58,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,423 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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C13 PPB is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 C13 PPB, 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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C13 PPB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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