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EF05 XYX

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

207,091 mi
Last recorded207,091 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 207,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 207,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 206,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both/buff/up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large/crack (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 201,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 201,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both/buff/up (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 194,457 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 194,456 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 179,160 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 179,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 163,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres getting near legal limit

front brake pads thin

Pass 22 Jul 2015 163,743 miles

all tyres getting near legal limit

front brake pads thin

Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,610 miles

exhaust system and brackets corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jul 2014 148,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system and brackets corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Jul 2013 137,542 miles

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

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

antiskid service light is showing on dash

both front head lamp lenses deteriorated and beam patern close to limits

parking brake just in limits

Pass 19 Jul 2013 137,542 miles

antiskid service light is showing on dash

both front head lamp lenses deteriorated and beam patern close to limits

parking brake just in limits

Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,103 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 126,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 111,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r outer c/v boot slightly split

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,787 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EF05 XYX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EF05 XYX, 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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EF05 XYX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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