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EF05 XZX

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,254 mi
Last recorded139,254 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 135,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,094 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 133,048 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 125,556 miles

Central Rear metal exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have a textured finish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper defective

Pass 22 Jun 2020 120,838 miles

Bonnet struts are weak

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated/tarnished

Centre exhaust rear metal hanger is corroded and broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear occasional seats ()

Rear wiper blade is split

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (font) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 111,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (font) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,551 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2018 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,856 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 27 Jun 2016 103,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 15 Jul 2015 101,136 miles

Both headlamps are going hazy

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)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

The offside front ABS toothed wheel is broken

Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,136 miles

Both headlamps are going hazy

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

The offside front ABS toothed wheel is broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,028 miles

both front headlamps starting to tarnish

minor peeling/perrishing from rear suspention bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,028 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front headlamps starting to tarnish

minor peeling/perrishing from rear suspention bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,949 miles

n/s/r tyre balding on raised tread

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,320 miles

Plastic sill covers full inspection of some components not possible.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,315 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 10 Jun 2009 63,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,823 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)

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 XZX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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