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EF55 NJO

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,009 mi
Last recorded205,009 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 205,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f - o/s/f / n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 205,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f - o/s/f / n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter wet

Pass 20 Sep 2023 202,134 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 197,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 191,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 190,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 190,000 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 187,020 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 183,750 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 175,477 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 11 Dec 2015 169,931 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 155,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 124,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 107,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,537 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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EF55 NJO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF55 NJO, 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 EF55 NJO registered?

EF55 NJO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is EF55 NJO safe to buy?

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