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DA55 AWU

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

208,936 mi
Last recorded208,936 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 208,936 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 208,922 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 208,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 207,444 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 205,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 202,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 197,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 180,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 1 Jun 2019 180,290 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified MAP sensor black box fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension ball joint boots and bushes covered in grease, unable to fully assess condition

Pass 2 Jun 2018 166,761 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,000 miles

n/s f and o/s/f lower suspension arms front bushes worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,470 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,276 miles

all brake pads are in good condition.

all tyres are half worn,ok.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,121 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 80,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,205 miles

bonnet catch has poor action.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

bonnet catch has poor action.

rear seat backrest not fixed upright.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,999 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 AWU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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