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DN05 EWV

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

217,972 mi
Last recorded217,972 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 217,972 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 214,783 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 211,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 210,421 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 210,421 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 203,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 189,434 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arm bush's slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2020 175,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 167,513 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 154,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 145,844 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 145,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 130,146 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 130,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 111,551 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 111,551 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 105,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 105,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 85,565 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 May 2008 32,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 32,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DN05 EWV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DN05 EWV, 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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DN05 EWV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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