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DG55 EXV

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,324 mi
Last recorded146,324 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 146,324 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor pan and both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 141,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe bush arm detreated

fuel strap corroded

handbrake only just meets requirements

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension and rear floor pan has general corrosion

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 129,138 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights have light scratching (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes perished/worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake only just meets requirements

rear suspension and rear floor pan has general corrosion

repair to rear exhaust backbox but not blowing

Fail 4 Jan 2022 129,138 miles

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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights have light scratching (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes perished/worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension and rear floor pan has general corrosion

repair to rear exhaust backbox but not blowing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,345 miles

ADVISE rear sub-frame and chassis rusted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

ADVISE rear sub-frame and chassis rusted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,645 miles

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

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,314 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 87,534 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,414 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,928 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,047 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,279 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

osr tyre craking in tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 28,156 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,906 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,349 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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DG55 EXV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG55 EXV, 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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DG55 EXV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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