2005 Volvo XC90 2.5L Petrol · LW05 PFV
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 199,282 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW05 PFV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2017
- 199,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW05 PFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (LW05 PFV) between October 2014 and December 2017.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LW05 PFV Mileage History
- 16/10/2014138,629 km
- 20/10/2014138,629 km
- 13/10/2015157,199 km+18,570 km
- 15/12/2016181,243 mi
- 15/12/2016181,243 mi
- 08/12/2017199,275 mi+18,032 mi
- 08/12/2017199,282 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 19,278 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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