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EA55 LUD

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,788 mi
Last recorded161,788 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 161,788 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 161,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 143,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 143,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 125,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,548 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 107,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,162 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,517 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,458 miles

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

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)

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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EA55 LUD is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA55 LUD, 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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EA55 LUD is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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