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DX05 ZHV

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,665 mi
Last recorded166,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 166,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 166,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 142,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in the tread

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,010 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2015 115,010 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 93,225 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 93,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,650 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2011 71,268 miles

Handbrake has only just met requierment

Rear tyres wearing unevenly out edges getting to 2mm

Fail 16 May 2011 71,263 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly out edges getting to 2mm

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,422 miles

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

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

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

Both rear/rear seats down unable to fully carry out inspection of seat belt stalks

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,055 miles

Approx 5,000 miles on rear brake pads (viewed through wheels).

Approx 8 - 9,000 miles on front brake pads (viewed through wheels).

Both wipers smearing slightly.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Large lip on rear brake discs.

Top engine mount rubber torn.

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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DX05 ZHV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX05 ZHV, 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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What year was DX05 ZHV registered?

DX05 ZHV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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