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DLP 1Y

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLP 1Y
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,808 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 98,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 93,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,009 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth low

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

play in offside inner rack joint

rear exhaust hangers detatched

Fail 20 Jul 2018 65,008 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread depth low

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

play in offside inner rack joint

rear exhaust hangers detatched

Pass 26 May 2017 56,380 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 56,380 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,729 miles

rear exhaust hangers broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

parking brake effort 18%

Pass 28 May 2014 41,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,125 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 35,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2010 27,414 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,527 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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DLP 1Y is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLP 1Y, 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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DLP 1Y is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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