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CE55 LHD

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LHD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 119,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm bushes covered in oil

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 119,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm bushes covered in oil

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,967 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,967 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,780 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 88,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,776 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,172 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,895 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,225 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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CE55 LHD is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE55 LHD, 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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What year was CE55 LHD registered?

CE55 LHD is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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