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2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,717 mi
Last recorded177,717 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SUV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 177,717 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 173,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 172,703 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 172,703 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 169,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 162,250 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 162,250 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 158,450 miles

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

both rear trailing arms s /wear

s/lip on all brake discs

Fail 29 Sep 2020 158,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both outters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear trailing arms s /wear

s/lip on all brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2019 149,303 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 141,646 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 141,643 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 133,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 133,290 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,520 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,520 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,316 miles

handbrake slow to react

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,719 miles

BOTH N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM ON EDGES

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,863 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,848 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,598 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check the metal sills. plastic engine tray fitted unable to check all componets fully.

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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DV05 SUV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 DV05 SUV, 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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DV05 SUV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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