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DF55 LFZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,621 mi
Last recorded167,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 167,621 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 167,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 166,268 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 166,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn main lower arm inner bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn main lower arm inner bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 162,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has small stone chip in zone 'A' below 10mm in diameter

Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,758 miles

Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,736 miles

Offside Front Brake Binding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,753 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 132,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,187 miles

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

exhaust has one mount broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,868 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,408 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rearmost seats down at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rearmost seats down at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,917 miles

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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DF55 LFZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF55 LFZ, 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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What year was DF55 LFZ registered?

DF55 LFZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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