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CP05 XGV

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,506 mi
Last recorded187,506 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 187,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 175,265 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 149,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,702 miles

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

o/s and n/s front wishbone inner bushs worn and on limit of play

Fail 26 Aug 2020 126,701 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front wishbone inner bushs worn and on limit of play

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,901 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,779 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row on o/s ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 83,779 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row on o/s ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,117 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,632 miles

near side front drop link has slight movement

off side front drop link has slight movement

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP05 XGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP05 XGV, 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 CP05 XGV registered?

CP05 XGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is CP05 XGV safe to buy?

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