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DE55 MDF

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,162 mi
Last recorded156,162 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MDF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 156,162 miles

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,321 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 146,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,715 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2023 142,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,735 miles

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

front bonnet don.t stay up rams leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,835 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,822 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,437 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 27,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MDF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 MDF registered?

DE55 MDF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 MDF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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