2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · AF05 VBP

The official MOT history for this 2005 Volvo XC90 is sparse and shows a mixed picture rather than a clean run. The most recent recorded test on 25 November 2022 at 244,286 miles was a pass, but it was immediately preceded by a failure on 3 November 2022 with no advisory or defect details captured. The same pattern occurred a year earlier, with a pass on 22 November 2021 followed by a failure on 12 November 2021, again with no recorded defect information. No advisories have been issued across any of the four documented tests, leaving the underlying mechanical state unrecorded by the DVSA database. Because all failures and passes occurred in the same calendar years without corresponding mileage data for the failures, the precise nature of the work carried out between tests cannot be verified from this record. At 244,286 miles over roughly 21 years, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 11,600 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age. The fact that only four tests are recorded across the later life of the vehicle, with the most recent entry now nearly four years old at the time of this assessment, means there is a substantial gap in verified roadworthiness data. Without intermediate test entries showing consistent mileage progression, it is impossible to confirm whether the vehicle has been used regularly or has spent extended periods off the road. The mileage gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests cannot be assessed because the failure entries carry no recorded odometer reading, limiting any trend analysis. Given the absence of defect details for either failure and the lack of advisories across all passes, a prospective buyer cannot rely on this MOT history alone to judge mechanical condition. An in-person inspection should focus on the areas most prone to wear on a high-mileage XC90 of this generation, including the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, front and rear brake discs with attention to any binding calipers, the PCV system and timing belt service status, and the exhaust system for leaks or emissions irregularities. The prop shaft centre support bearing, common on this model, should be checked for noise, while a thorough examination underneath for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear wheel arches and subframe mounting points, is essential. Any oily residue around the engine or gearbox and a compression test would help establish internal wear given the high odometer reading. Editorial insight: based on the two unrecorded failures, the absence of advisory detail, the multi-year gap since the last test, and the high accumulated mileage, risk_level is High and buying_score is 40. The record neither confirms nor refutes the vehicle's mechanical integrity, and the undocumented failures suggest the buyer should treat the MOT outcome as a starting point only.