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EA05 HTC

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,085 mi
Last recorded192,085 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HTC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 192,085 miles

Central middle exhaust joins/fixings corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 12 Mar 2024 192,075 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central middle exhaust joint/fixings corroded/deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slight corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer and middle seat belts a bit slow to retract

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 185,342 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 184,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,037 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2020 157,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 150,447 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 150,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 147,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 138,624 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 138,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,302 miles

both head lamps frosty lens

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 128,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both head lamps frosty lens

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,443 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,833 miles

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

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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EA05 HTC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA05 HTC, 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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EA05 HTC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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