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D18 MAB

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,647 mi
Last recorded162,647 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 MAB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 162,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both plastic head light units deteriorating out put reducing

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,645 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both plastic head light units deteriorating out put reducing

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 29 Feb 2024 156,423 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both plastic head light units deteriorating outputs reducing

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 3 Mar 2023 148,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both plastic head light units deteriorated output reducing

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 2 Mar 2023 148,717 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both plastic head light units deteriorated output reducing

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both plastic head light units deteriorating output reducing

parking brake efficiency just met on 16% limit

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,496 miles

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

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

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

both plastic head light units deteriorating output reducing

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 16% on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,673 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,673 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,672 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,672 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 117,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,252 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner egdes

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,252 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,996 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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D18 MAB 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 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 D18 MAB, 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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D18 MAB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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