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DE55 GXX

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,035 mi
Last recorded184,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 184,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 173,581 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

EMISSION TO CLEAN TO PROVIDE PRINTOUT

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 173,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged BOOT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

EMISSION TO CLEAN TO PROVIDE PRINTOUT

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 166,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 158,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 141,961 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight leak from rear exhaust

Fail 15 Oct 2018 141,961 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

rear pads low

slight leak from rear exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,943 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section rusty

slight leak from rear exhaust section

slight play in n/s/f stabiliser link

slight play in o/s/f track rod end/arm

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,576 miles

rear exhaust section rusty/slight leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,576 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust section rusty/slight leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 24 Oct 2014 81,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 29,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,903 miles

slight wear on n/s/r tyre on outer edge

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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DE55 GXX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE55 GXX, 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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DE55 GXX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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