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2005 VOLVO XC90
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- Registration SW54DPF
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC90
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,507 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged badly cracked and loose ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
11 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens??? (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens???? (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged badly cracked and loose ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,380 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,002 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe / rear inner sills / chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- wipers slightly deteriorated
- front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded
- both headlamps slightly deteriorated
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,466 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- general advanced corrosion under vehicle
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s headlamps faded (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- general advanced corrosion under vehicle
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,521 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust joint corroded
- registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Mirror loose
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
18 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust joint corroded
- registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Mirror loose
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,969 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Both tyres worn on outer edge and have cuts in tread
- Rear Suspension components corroded
1 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Suspension components corroded
- Rear Both tyres worn on outer edge and have cuts in tread
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,375 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
8 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
1 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,363 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,363 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,125 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,006 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
18 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,752 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,704 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,809 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,221 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 174,552 MI
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SW54DPF was registered on 2005-01-04
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