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DF55 LWT

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,756 mi
Last recorded160,756 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LWT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 160,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 153,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 211,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 207,605 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all componts rusty

cover sills shields

Pass 9 Oct 2020 204,606 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2019 197,208 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 190,275 miles

Front Wiper blades poor.

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

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

Nearside Rear Condensation build up to lamp unit.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 172,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valves. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 171,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valves. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 152,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind.

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves. (4.1.D.1e)

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 152,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind.

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves. (4.1.D.1e)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 135,923 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 135,923 miles

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

both front abs rings very corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,609 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 105,919 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,744 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,723 miles

creak on o/s/f suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,937 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,855 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,855 miles

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 LWT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel 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 DF55 LWT, 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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DF55 LWT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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