2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · SW55 AFU
2005 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 187,007 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW55 AFU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2024
- 187,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW55 AFU Mileage History
- 29/03/2022179,505 mi
- 16/03/2023182,368 mi+2,863 mi
- 23/03/2023182,369 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/2024187,007 mi+4,638 mi
Average of roughly 3,743 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW55 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc90 (SW55 AFU) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2024 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 (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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