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DC54 ZGC

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,484 mi
Last recorded217,484 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 ZGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 217,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded / thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 217,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intercooler boost leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded / thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 215,144 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Reverse lamps inoperative.

Fail 17 Feb 2023 215,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Reverse lamps inoperative.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 213,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 211,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two fitted,centre row ()

Nearside Rear Damaged light unit repaired with tape

Parking brake just within limit for a pass 16%

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

Rear seats and seat belts not checked,boot full

Fail 5 Feb 2021 211,346 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two fitted,centre row ()

Nearside Rear Damaged light unit repaired with tape

Parking brake just within limit for a pass 16%

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

Rear seats and seat belts not checked,boot full

Pass 10 Jan 2020 210,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 210,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 207,976 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 203,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 196,824 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 189,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 182,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a rattle noise.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 176,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front propshaft coupling noisy, flange nut loose?

n/s/f yellow marker not working

Fail 3 Jan 2014 176,045 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front propshaft coupling noisy, flange nut loose?

n/s/f yellow marker not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 169,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rattle from inside exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2012 161,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 10 Jan 2012 161,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 138,191 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2011 138,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2009 116,065 miles

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

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plstic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 116,065 miles

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plstic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 100,566 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,156 miles

rear brake discs lipped and worn

rear brake pads very low approx 2mm

Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,156 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped and worn

rear brake pads very low approx 2mm

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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DC54 ZGC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DC54 ZGC, 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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DC54 ZGC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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