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DE05 TBU

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,159 mi
Last recorded138,159 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 138,147 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 133,541 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 119,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,314 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter weeping

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,901 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 107,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,183 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering rack nearside and offside inner joints have uplift and are worn

Fail 7 Aug 2015 95,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering rack nearside and offside inner joints have uplift and are worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,716 miles

front offside steering rack arm inner joint movement

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,127 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,545 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 29,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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DE05 TBU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE05 TBU, 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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DE05 TBU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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