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X99 PJA

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,197 mi
Last recorded170,197 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 PJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 170,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/60/18 ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,343 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 158,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,495 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,211 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 128,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,046 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 75,984 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside outer aswell both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,331 miles

Minor play in steering rack (offside)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,297 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,571 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 35,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,521 miles

Cuts on offside front tyre wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 22,870 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,868 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both Side Rear Tyre outer Wall cracked..

Pass 5 May 2010 19,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smeary

rear tyres cracked due to age

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm/rack fixing

Pass 18 May 2009 16,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 13,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 13,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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X99 PJA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X99 PJA, 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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X99 PJA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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