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AO55 EZX

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,826 mi
Last recorded164,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 164,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside/Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside/Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside/Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 154,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort only jet met 16%

Fail 23 Jul 2025 154,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rack arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort only jet met 16%

Pass 16 Jul 2024 145,022 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 145,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,237 miles

Front Inner Front inner discs corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 138,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Front inner discs corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,068 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 132,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 125,091 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,688 miles

r/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,866 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 115,866 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,003 miles

nearside front tyre on limit 235/60/18

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,616 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,107 miles

both front and rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,064 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,194 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 46,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,692 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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AO55 EZX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 EZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 EZX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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