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CT55 DRV

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,202 mi
Last recorded182,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DRV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 182,202 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 182,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 180,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 176,478 miles

Advise front headlamps lenses deterioated

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 176,704 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise front headlamps lenses deterioated

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 173,391 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 173,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 168,579 miles

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

engine has missfire

no emissions recorded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 168,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

engine has missfire

no emissions recorded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 162,753 miles

brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

Fail 10 Nov 2011 162,753 miles

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

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

brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

Fail 16 Jul 2011 149,241 miles

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

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

nail in outer side wall nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2011 149,241 miles

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

nail in outer side wall nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 135,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 115,603 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 86,853 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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CT55 DRV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CT55 DRV, 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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CT55 DRV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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