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CF05 GFO

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,113 mi
Last recorded162,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 GFO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 162,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 155,278 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 148,761 miles

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

handbrake will require attention shortly

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2020 144,083 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2020 144,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

f/o/s & r/n/s tyres bald on inner edges

hand brake will require attention shortly

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2019 133,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,484 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,895 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,372 miles

anti skid dashboard warning light displayed

towbar has a eletrical fault

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,037 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,358 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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CF05 GFO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CF05 GFO, 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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CF05 GFO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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