2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · LM05 FSJ
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 163,881 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 FSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 163,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 FSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (LM05 FSJ) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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 (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image just a light blur (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image just a light blur (4.1.2 (c))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM05 FSJ Mileage History
- 30/07/2024156,498 mi
- 02/08/2024156,499 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/2025163,727 mi+7,228 mi
- 29/08/2025163,881 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 6,829 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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