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F9 RES

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

179,208 mi
Last recorded179,208 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 179,208 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 176,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 168,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 165,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2022 161,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 15 Aug 2022 161,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 19 Jul 2021 152,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 146,084 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 142,867 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,108 miles

all tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,028 miles

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

srs light,air bag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,807 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 66,147 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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F9 RES is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F9 RES, 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 F9 RES registered?

F9 RES is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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