2005 Volvo XC90 2.5L Petrol · NL55 DCU
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 155,773 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL55 DCU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2021
- 155,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL55 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (NL55 DCU) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL55 DCU Mileage History
- 20/11/2021155,773 mi
- 27/11/2021155,773 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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