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DF55 TAY

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,583 mi
Last recorded132,583 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 TAY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,583 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING

Fail 23 Jun 2025 132,583 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 127,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,252 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 113,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,880 miles

O/S rear Lens broken

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,602 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 100,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-skid service required

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,589 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Anti-skid service required

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,434 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp unit

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,434 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp unit

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,951 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Little damping effect on nearside and offside front shock absorbers

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Most forward facing (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Most forward facing (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn near to minimum thickness indicator

Service lamp indicates service due

Slight damage offside rear lamp unit

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,951 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Little damping effect on nearside and offside front shock absorbers

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Most forward facing (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Most forward facing (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn near to minimum thickness indicator

Service lamp indicates service due

Slight damage offside rear lamp unit

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror unit damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2015 85,030 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror unit damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

service lamp illuminated

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,455 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

service lamp illuminated

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,964 miles

Only just passed mettered smoke test!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,964 miles

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

Only just passed mettered smoke test!

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,153 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 TAY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TAY, 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 TAY registered?

DF55 TAY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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