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DA55 AVW

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

234,911 mi
Last recorded234,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 234,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 215,308 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 215,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 201,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 185,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 185,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 169,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 150,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 132,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,015 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,015 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,985 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,985 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,926 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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DA55 AVW is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DA55 AVW, 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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DA55 AVW is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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