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X9 VAH

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,822 mi
Last recorded163,822 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 VAH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 163,822 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 163,822 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 163,115 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 163,106 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 161,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 161,360 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 158,577 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 158,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 156,814 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 156,810 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 146,805 miles

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 146,802 miles

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

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2015 117,935 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,781 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 94,799 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 87,658 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X9 VAH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X9 VAH, 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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X9 VAH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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