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SW55AEZ
2005 VOLVO XC90
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration SW55AEZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC90
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
17
Passes
14
Failures
54.84%
Pass Rate
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144 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,260 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 154,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- underside of vehicle corroding including suspension and brake components, also undersealed
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 154,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Front mounting plate excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Front mounting plate excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Silencer corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,605 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All four mounting area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Severely corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All four mounting area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Severely corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,873 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush & housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush & housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses faded/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush & housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush & housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses faded/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,235 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sensor rings (1.6 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sensor rings (1.6 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,416 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,450 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,000 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,593 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 9 Jun 202629 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,884 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 9 Jun 202616 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,301 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202612 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,825 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,325 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,744 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,044 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,375 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 9 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,321 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,321 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,402 MI
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SW55AEZ was registered on 2005-12-23
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