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CE05 WOV

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

231,569 mi
Last recorded231,569 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WOV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 231,569 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 231,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust brackets broke (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2024 217,037 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 217,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 194,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 194,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 187,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 185,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 180,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 175,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake limits just met

Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,157 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 167,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 155,363 miles

parking brake only just made performance requirements

Fail 14 Apr 2017 155,363 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 143,476 miles

parking brake effort poor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,580 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,767 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fornt brake discs worn

fuel flap hinge broken

nearside & offside front bottom arm bushes (rear) slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,178 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surface

nearside & offside front bottom arm bushes (rear) slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,379 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,579 miles

o/s front fog light cracked

o/s front tyre 2mm

Nearside Front 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 13 Apr 2010 54,263 miles

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

engine oil low

o/s front fog light crscked

o/s front wishbone/rear bush split

parking brake reading only 18%

service light on

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,518 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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CE05 WOV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE05 WOV, 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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CE05 WOV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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