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DE55 NJJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

238,684 mi
Last recorded238,684 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 238,684 miles

General Corrosion Underside of Vehicle & Suspension Components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Considerable! ()

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Inner, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 230,836 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer has minor exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe and suspension has general corrosion to most components, not affecting structural integrity.

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear suspension upper arm front bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 217,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion underside of vehicle & suspension components

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 207,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 198,077 miles

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

offside park brake effort low, it would appear park brake needs adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Dec 2021 198,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside park brake effort low, it would appear park brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Dec 2020 191,663 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface rust around rear suspension etc...

Pass 6 Jun 2019 180,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 180,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 172,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 165,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 156,855 miles

heavy surface rust to components under car

Pass 9 Jun 2015 145,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 145,653 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 136,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 136,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,896 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 125,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 125,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 118,610 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,124 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN,

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,641 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS DUST COVERS SPLIT

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 73,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

under engine covered in plastic trim

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,427 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,006 miles

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

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

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 NJJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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