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DG05 XUZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

153,509 mi
Last recorded153,509 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,509 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 153,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened applies to all discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all compliance/void bushes intact but showing age related deteriation

dashboard service lamp advising service now due.

foot operated park/handbrake has only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Fail 28 Jul 2023 148,856 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working both n/s and o/s (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened applies to all discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all compliance/void bushes intact but showing age related deteriation

dashboard service lamp advising service now due.

electrical fault suspected on items,

foot operated park/handbrake has only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 5 Aug 2022 146,443 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas of subframe. associated bushes/bearings show wear/deterioration. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 146,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas of subframe. associated bushes/bearings show wear/deterioration. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 142,695 miles

Antiskid error message showing on the dash

Power system service message showing on the dash

Fail 22 Apr 2021 142,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

antiskid message

battery light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 140,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 140,399 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,966 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DG05 XUZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 DG05 XUZ, 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 DG05 XUZ registered?

DG05 XUZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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