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DV55 GGE

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 GGE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2025 127,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

stone chips in windscreen

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Dec 2024 121,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 121,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 116,603 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,601 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,644 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,603 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chips across windscreen

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,568 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to N/S rear tyre outer wall by tread.

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,914 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.

Just acceptable wear to O/S inner steering tie rod joint.

Just acceptable wear to both front lower wishbone bushes.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Suspect front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,229 miles

Both front lower wishbone rubber bushes starting to perish.

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 99,229 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower wishbone rubber bushes starting to perish.

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,882 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.

Slight wear / perishing to both front lower wishbone bushes.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,034 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,122 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,176 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 74,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,726 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,314 miles

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

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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DV55 GGE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol 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 DV55 GGE, 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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DV55 GGE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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