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DB03 GMB

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,273 mi
Last recorded180,273 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 GMB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 180,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 173,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 160,029 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 153,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 147,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 147,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 132,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,110 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,260 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,738 miles

rear seats folded down x2

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,536 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre inside edge worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,134 miles

o/s front tyre inside edge worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,184 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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DB03 GMB is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DB03 GMB, 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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What year was DB03 GMB registered?

DB03 GMB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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