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CX55 GDU

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,401 mi
Last recorded151,401 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 GDU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 151,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 151,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,401 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 147,787 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 145,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 142,995 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 142,974 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES REAR FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2020 140,931 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r suspension arm bush perished inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 140,931 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r suspension arm bush perished inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,124 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 134,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 118,921 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,016 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,110 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,742 miles

Tyre tread depth 3mm on ALL tyres.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth 3mm on ALL tyres.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,400 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NS&OS rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,612 miles

NS&OS rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,448 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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CX55 GDU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CX55 GDU, 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 CX55 GDU registered?

CX55 GDU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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