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CK54 OLU

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

373,620 mi
Last recorded373,620 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 OLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 373,620 miles

Offside Head light lens starting to mist over

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone arms Front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 373,620 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Suspect U/J Joint seized (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Head light lens starting to mist over

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone arms Front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 371,430 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Engine mount getting soft, Gearbox nearly sat on the rubber bump stop

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light len misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering operation could be better

Fail 13 Dec 2024 371,428 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Engine mount getting soft, Gearbox nearly sat on the rubber bump stop

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light len misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering operation could be better

Pass 14 Dec 2023 370,524 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering some time stiff to operate

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 369,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also starting to split on the OSB corner (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 369,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Sensor ring corroded and broken (1.6 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also starting to split on the OSB corner (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush. Starting to sperate (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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 362,482 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 362,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 356,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 356,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 349,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 349,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 330,923 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 330,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 316,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 316,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 303,268 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 286,717 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 267,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 267,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 252,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 238,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 226,709 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 225,961 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 197,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

parkbrake has long travel but still has reserve

Pass 29 Dec 2010 197,280 miles

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

parkbrake has long travel but still has reserve

Pass 14 Jan 2010 168,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 168,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 130,769 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2009 130,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,656 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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CK54 OLU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 CK54 OLU, 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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CK54 OLU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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