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DK05 TBZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,929 mi
Last recorded157,929 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 TBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 157,929 miles

Front steering rack is slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspension bushes are slightly deteriated but not resulting excessive movement

Rear parking brake is slightly grabbing when operated

Rear rear seats folded forward at time of test .unable to test rear adult belts

Fail 24 Jul 2020 157,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering rack is slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspension bushes are slightly deteriated but not resulting excessive movement

Rear parking brake is slightly grabbing when operated

Rear rear seats folded forward at time of test .unable to test rear adult belts

Pass 14 May 2019 144,835 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 144,828 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 144,811 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both .stalk fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front trailing arm bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front trailing arm bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear all other rear suspension bush are deteriated but not resulting in excessive play/movement at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear all other bushes on rear suspension deteriated but not in excessive play/movement

Fail 16 Apr 2018 131,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear all other bushes on rear suspension deteriated but not in excessive play/movement

Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,420 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,935 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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DK05 TBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DK05 TBZ, 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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DK05 TBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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