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DV05 VRO

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,240 mi
Last recorded170,240 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 170,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 159,570 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 159,558 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet struts weak

offside rear CV boot split

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 148,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet struts weak

offside rear CV boot split

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,309 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2016 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,753 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

front brake discs worn low

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,348 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,022 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,609 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,364 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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DV05 VRO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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