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X90 GOS

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,640 mi
Last recorded81,640 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 GOS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,640 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 79,312 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,677 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r diff seal light mist of oil

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension sub frame front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm and upper arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,675 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r diff seal light mist of oil

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension sub frame front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm and upper arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 18 May 2021 72,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bush perished slightly

rear brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

Pass 28 May 2020 69,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,933 miles

Rear bumper damage nearside

Rear exhaust section bracket broken

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test most ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seat belt stalks sticky in operation

Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,933 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test most ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damage nearside

Rear exhaust section bracket broken

Rear seat belt stalks sticky in operation

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,868 miles

Rear bumper damage nearside

Rear exhaust system bracket deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,868 miles

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

Rear bumper damage nearside

Rear exhaust system bracket deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush split

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front headlamps misty

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

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,154 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 44,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,435 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 38,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,160 miles

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 18 Jul 2008 31,516 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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X90 GOS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 X90 GOS, 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 X90 GOS registered?

X90 GOS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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