2005 Volvo XC90 2.9L Petrol · RF05 CNZ
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 163,416 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 CNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 163,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 CNZ 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 (RF05 CNZ) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF05 CNZ Mileage History
- 19/10/2022145,971 mi
- 08/11/2023153,736 mi+7,765 mi
- 23/11/2024161,361 mi+7,625 mi
- 29/05/2025163,182 mi+1,821 mi
- 19/06/2025163,416 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 6,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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