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DJ05 DAV

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

190,096 mi
Last recorded190,096 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 DAV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 190,096 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 187,905 miles

Anti skid service required message displayed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2020 187,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti skid service required message displayed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,683 miles

bonnet struts weak

Fail 24 Apr 2019 176,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 160,409 miles

Oil leak ()

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Anti skid service required displayed on dash

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe area starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2017 145,740 miles

anti skid light illuminated but not abs light

headflamps dulling over slightly ./

o/s/r shock absorber body corroding and slight misting or residue of oil visual /

slight oil film or residue around front lower of vehicle /

small stonechip in windscreen /

Pass 4 May 2016 128,767 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 128,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 110,968 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 110,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 101,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 101,402 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 92,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

osf lock nut on wheel broken but not affecting tightness

Pass 8 May 2013 92,076 miles

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

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

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

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

osf lock nut on wheel broken but not affecting tightness

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DJ05 DAV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DJ05 DAV, 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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DJ05 DAV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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