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DS05 TCX

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,658 mi
Last recorded166,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 TCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 166,658 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 156,932 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 149,514 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 149,514 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,028 miles

both headlamps deteriorated giving a poor beam image & slightly reduced output of light.

low performance from offside parking brake.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 137,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps deteriorated giving a poor beam image & slightly reduced output of light.

low performance from offside parking brake.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front and rear number plate are detiorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 125,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both registrstion plates deteriorated, but not likely to be misread.

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

offside headlamp slightly deteriorated giving a low output of light & poor beam image.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,108 miles

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

nearside headlamp has a poor beam image.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 107,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside headlamp has a poor beam image.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,143 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres very close to wearbar limit

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,103 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s n/s rear tyres very close to wearbar limit

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,207 miles

both rear tyres wearing slighty uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,077 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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DS05 TCX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS05 TCX, 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 DS05 TCX registered?

DS05 TCX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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