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DU55 RFE

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,541 mi
Last recorded170,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 170,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 170,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 154,961 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 146,769 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 146,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,840 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 118,879 miles

park brake only just passed efficiency test at 16% { weak }

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,880 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 114,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,823 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 109,823 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broke

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Top engine mounting worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,789 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,248 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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DU55 RFE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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