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DV55 GGF

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,238 mi
Last recorded230,238 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 GGF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 230,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 220,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 210,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 201,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 188,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both o/s n/s inner steering rack end ball joints worn (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 188,975 miles

Battery insecure tighten (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. faulty switch (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working new bulb (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both o/s n/s inner steering rack end ball joints worn (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 171,561 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 171,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre getting close to limits

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limits

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,047 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 158,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 139,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,103 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,141 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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DV55 GGF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV55 GGF, 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 GGF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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