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DN05 KVE

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,723 mi
Last recorded160,723 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 KVE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,723 miles

headlamp lens deteriorated- front number plate disfiguring- inner arms slight play- front tyres wearing low- rear axle bushes starting to perish-n/s/r tyre just on limit

Fail 16 Feb 2026 160,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headland lenz misty- front number plate disfiguring- inner arms slight play- front tyres wearing low- rear axle bushs starting to perish- n.s.r tyre just on limit

Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,088 miles

front registration plate deteriated- nsf tyre on limit-

headlamp lens deteriated- rear axle corroded/bushes perished-rear suspension arms corroded-wishbone bushes perished-

Fail 18 Feb 2025 153,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front registration plate deteriated- nsf tyre on limit-

headlamp lens deteriated- rear axle corroded/bushes perished-rear suspension arms corroded-wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,519 miles

all tyres worn low-coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-rear suspension arms corroded/bushes perished-rear axle bushes perished

front suspension arm bushes perished-wishbone bushes perished-front registration plate deteriated-head lamp lens deteriated-osr upper suspension arm bush slight play-

rear brake discs corroded/pitted /worn-osr wheel bearing slight play-

Pass 17 Feb 2023 139,147 miles

rear axle corroded-rear suspension arm bush's perished-wishbone bushes perished-power steering notchy-

Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,030 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads wearing low-rear suspension arm bushes perished/slight play-rack play-

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,077 miles

inner rack arms slight play-wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,786 miles

wishbone bushes perished slightly-

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,121 miles

rear x2 wishbone bushes perished-front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,078 miles

parking brake passed on limit-wishbone bushes perished-steering rack play

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,718 miles

wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f/ tyre worn low-rack play-o/s/r/ lens damaged slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,154 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 61,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 61,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,245 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PROMPT front brake pads wearing thin

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 KVE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN05 KVE, 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 DN05 KVE registered?

DN05 KVE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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