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DX55 USW

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,519 mi
Last recorded195,519 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 USW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 195,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement covered in oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 195,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box not connected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement covered in oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 187,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 174,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 165,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 159,586 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 159,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 152,646 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 152,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 146,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,825 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,134 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 130,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 123,915 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 123,915 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 114,446 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 100,009 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

slight wear to both front discs

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2009 68,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DX55 USW is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DX55 USW, 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 DX55 USW registered?

DX55 USW is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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