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FAB 986J

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,545 mi
Last recorded184,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 986J
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 184,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror housing insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge/worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 178,502 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion of suspension components due to vehicle age.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2024 173,979 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rusted from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Screws rusty (0.1 (b))

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 Devoid of tread on outer shoulder with perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and both offside door trims becoming detached.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 173,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rusted from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Screws rusty (0.1 (b))

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 Devoid of tread on outer shoulder with perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and both offside door trims becoming detached.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 168,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 168,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torn end . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play End of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 163,793 miles

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

play in steering rack offside

Fail 3 Oct 2022 163,792 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

play in steering rack offside

Pass 6 Oct 2021 156,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face.

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

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged and repair tape applied to damage. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 156,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 156,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,610 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 147,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Lower front oil leaking area of cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,285 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Little to no recorded effort and travel excessive. (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Lower front oil leaking area of cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 138,905 miles

Handbrake has only just met limit of 16% may need adjustment or attention

Offside front tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,505 miles

Handbrake has only just met limit of 16% may need adjustment or attention

Nearside rear tyre very badly worn on outside edge also wearing low

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

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,505 miles

Handbrake has only just met limit of 16% may need adjustment or attention

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

Nearside rear tyre very badly worn on outside edge also wearing low

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,972 miles

handbrake has only just met limit of 16% may need adjustment or attention

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,392 miles

handbrake has only just met limit of 16% may need adjustment or attention

Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,392 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens is broken (1.1.A.3e)

handbrake has only just met limit of 16% may need adjustment or attention

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,934 miles

Brake disc,s allround slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 95,928 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc,s allround slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,254 miles

Front brake pads and discs nearing replacement.

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,742 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,742 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,325 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,299 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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FAB 986J is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FAB 986J, 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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FAB 986J is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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