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DV55 PMO

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,439 mi
Last recorded162,439 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 162,439 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 154,633 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 154,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 150,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 143,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,170 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,244 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 128,244 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,208 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,003 miles

parking brake performance very close to minimum limit

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,914 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,914 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,911 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,122 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,587 miles

Damage to nearside rear

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,286 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,744 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 PMO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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