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X6 MTC

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,889 mi
Last recorded216,889 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 MTC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 216,889 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 205,012 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 205,012 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 194,322 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 185,898 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 12 Aug 2021 176,120 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 165,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,388 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 157,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 140,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,956 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,399 miles

front brake discs worn and pads appear low

rear brake discs slightly lipped

some play in nearside front drop link

Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn close to limit

front brake discs worn and pads appear low

rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight pull to nearside when road tested

some play in nearside front drop link

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,899 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf osf side marker inop

osf seat belt stiff to fit in to buckel

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,111 miles

only just met smoke level minimum requirements

several cuts in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

only just met smoke level minimum requirements

several cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,018 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,984 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,423 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2008 24,423 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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X6 MTC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X6 MTC, 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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X6 MTC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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