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DG55 SXB

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,286 mi
Last recorded195,286 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 195,286 miles

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

TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

Pass 28 Nov 2022 183,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,218 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 159,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 159,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 148,757 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 148,756 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH DIM NO IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,893 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,898 miles

Covers fitted.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,391 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 29 Oct 2014 108,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 108,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,954 miles

knocking coming from rack

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,173 miles

rear wipersplit

Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,124 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

rear wipersplit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,583 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 SXB is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG55 SXB, 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 DG55 SXB registered?

DG55 SXB is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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