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DE55 GYB

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,273 mi
Last recorded156,273 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 156,273 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2025 154,474 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,262 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,058 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 139,034 miles

plastic sills

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,427 miles

Front brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2019 122,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 117,158 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 110,047 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 110,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,348 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 102,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 94,900 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,734 miles

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)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,022 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 GYB is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 DE55 GYB, 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 GYB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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