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CU54 LCC

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

173,892 mi
Last recorded173,892 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LCC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 173,892 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly to markers

general underbody corrosion

handbrake efficiency poor

o/s/f seat switch panel damaged

outer boot release stiff

rear chassis around rear subframe mountings corroded

rear suspension components corroded (heavy corrosion)

Pass 28 Nov 2024 169,546 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

indicator switch worn

o/s/f seat control panel damaged

rear suspension arms bushes worn

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 169,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

indicator switch worn

o/s/f seat control panel damaged

rear suspension arms bushes worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 165,794 miles

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

coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner braking surfaces

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension arms bushes perished/worn

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 165,789 miles

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

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

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

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

coil springs heavily corroded

excessive amounts of dirt/mud under vehicle covering testable items

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner braking surfaces

general underbody corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

rear suspension arms bushes perished/worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 161,242 miles

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

anti-skid service warning on dash display

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipe unions corroded

rear suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorated

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 156,171 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Fail 1 Dec 2021 156,167 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 152,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 149,633 miles

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

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

drivers seat bottom controls poor

service lights on dash

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,452 miles

boot release lever partly seized,advise attention

corrosion starting around rear subframe to floor plates

drivers seat control broken (advise attention asap due to sharp edges )

service warnings on dash display

Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,440 miles

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

boot release lever partly seized,advise attention

corrosion starting around rear subframe to floor plates

drivers seat control broken (advise attention asap due to sharp edges )

service warnings on dash display

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,062 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 123,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE POOR

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,949 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PARTLY DETACHED

Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,763 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 93,763 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 87,311 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,311 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,238 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated/split

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges/near legal limit

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f outer sidelight not working

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated/split

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges/near legal limit

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 47,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CU54 LCC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CU54 LCC, 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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CU54 LCC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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