2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · PK55 VVJ
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 150,194 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 VVJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2018
- 150,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 VVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (PK55 VVJ) between January 2009 and November 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2018 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), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PK55 VVJ Mileage History
- 10/01/200957,786 mi
- 16/12/200970,576 mi+12,790 mi
- 16/09/201083,576 mi+13,000 mi
- 13/09/201189,607 mi+6,031 mi
- 15/09/201189,610 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/201294,577 mi+4,967 mi
- 19/09/201294,580 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/2013101,330 mi+6,750 mi
- 10/10/2014117,242 mi+15,912 mi
- 27/10/2015133,767 mi+16,525 mi
- 04/11/2016146,145 mi+12,378 mi
- 04/11/2017148,094 mi+1,949 mi
- 02/11/2018150,193 mi+2,099 mi
- 03/11/2018150,194 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,418 miles per year across 14 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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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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