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CF54 EVT

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,870 mi
Last recorded165,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 EVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 165,870 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 164,974 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Heavy oil leak

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Parking brake rubber missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 164,974 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Parking brake rubber missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 158,244 miles

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Heavy oil leak from engine

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

PLAY in steering rack inner joints

Parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering heavy on tick over

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 158,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Heavy oil leak from engine

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

PLAY in steering rack inner joints

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 152,556 miles

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

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

Offside rear light damaged

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

PLAY in steering rack inner joints

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Unable to check rear/rear seats

Fail 27 Jan 2021 152,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside rear light damaged

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

PLAY in steering rack inner joints

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Unable to check rear/rear seats

Pass 5 Nov 2019 147,885 miles

Exhaust emissions are high

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering operation heavy

Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,885 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions are high

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering operation heavy

Pass 2 Nov 2018 141,003 miles

Both head lights out of aim [adjusted]

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

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

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

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

PLAY in offside steering rack

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Parking brake peddle rubber missing

Steering operation slightly heavy

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,667 miles

Steering system slightly tight

Service light is on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear side light + fog light lenses cracked

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear side light + fog light lenses cracked

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service light is on

Steering system slightly tight

Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear fog light + side light lenses cracked

parking pedal rubber missing

service light is on

Fail 7 Nov 2016 137,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear fog light + side light lenses cracked

parking pedal rubber missing

service light is on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear side light + fog lens damaged

parking brake pedal rubber pad missing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear side light + fog lens damaged

parking brake pedal rubber pad missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 100,728 miles

front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen

rear seats are missing/ folded away

small chips front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,602 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f wishbone front bushes are starting to deteriorate

o/s/r fog lamp is cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,240 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)

only 16% reading from park brake

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,240 miles

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

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)

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,787 miles

parking brake rubber missing

service light on

Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,787 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

brake fluid low

parking brake rubber missing

service light on

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,494 miles

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

brake fluid down

Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,494 miles

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

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

brake fluid down

Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,519 miles

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

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

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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CF54 EVT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 CF54 EVT, 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 CF54 EVT registered?

CF54 EVT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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The MOT history for CF54 EVT shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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