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DA05 XLW

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

209,197 mi
Last recorded209,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XLW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 209,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 209,005 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 203,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 193,611 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 193,611 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 171,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 171,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 157,350 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

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

Fail 23 May 2017 157,072 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Offside rear light cluster (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,136 miles

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

O/S/R light damaged

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 143,136 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R light damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2015 128,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 128,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 114,776 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 17 May 2014 114,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 14 May 2013 101,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 101,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 90,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 90,736 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 85,307 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 85,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn at edges

front discs lipped

n/s/r tye worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 54,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,771 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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DA05 XLW is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DA05 XLW, 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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DA05 XLW is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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