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SO05 LMT

2017 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo XC9055,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LMT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 74,863 miles

backing not removed on front brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,833 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2024 62,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2022 49,068 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,540 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SO05 LMT is a 2017 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 55,384 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 SO05 LMT, 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 9 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO05 LMT registered?

SO05 LMT is a 2017 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 December 2017.

Is SO05 LMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 LMT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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