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CN05 UTL

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,707 mi
Last recorded117,707 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UTL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 101,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,212 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,398 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,398 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,273 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,273 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,392 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 57,531 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,931 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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CN05 UTL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN05 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN05 UTL registered?

CN05 UTL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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