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XUX 522S

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 522S
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 160,524 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 160,524 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 154,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 154,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 148,378 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 144,285 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 144,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 139,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 139,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 135,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 130,417 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 130,417 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 125,941 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 125,941 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 119,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 110,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 99,500 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 89,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 78,523 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 68,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear tyres poor condition on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,801 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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XUX 522S is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUX 522S, 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 XUX 522S registered?

XUX 522S is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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