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DU55 RBZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,268 mi
Last recorded156,268 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 156,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 156,268 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working orange marker on the outside of the head lamp inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 145,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 134,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 outer edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x18 on 2mm - Advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 123,160 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer entry pipe cracked and about fracture and causing a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamp dim - barely lit . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended water ingress has corroded socket preventing testing and operation . (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x18 on 2mm - Advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,539 miles

13 pin trailer socket cover missing

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sidelight bulb slightly brighter than nearside sidelight

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,539 miles

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

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

13 pin trailer socket cover missing

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sidelight bulb slightly brighter than nearside sidelight

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Side light brighter than normal suspect incorrect bulb

Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Side light brighter than normal suspect incorrect bulb

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,844 miles

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

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2018 89,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,390 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Offside Front wiper blade split but clears windscreen

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,025 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,176 miles

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

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

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

chids seats fitted at the rear centre row offside and nearside at the time of the test

engine cover fitted

the rearmost seats in the folded position at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,810 miles

Brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,966 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,343 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,336 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,472 miles

All brake discs showing signs of pitting and corrosion [front and rear]

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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DU55 RBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 DU55 RBZ, 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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DU55 RBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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