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EF55 NJZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,349 mi
Last recorded107,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 98,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,796 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 94,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,886 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 91,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres have small age related cuts

both head lamps slightly faded but no effecting focus

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both head lamp lens slightly faded/not effecting focus

Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,220 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick /too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both head lamp lens slightly faded/not effecting focus

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,895 miles

Front Inner 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))

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both/ head lamp lens slightly faded (4.1.2 (a))

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

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs lipped/slightly worn.

both headlamp lens slightly faded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,748 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,836 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,369 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,207 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,951 miles

both sides rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,080 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 NJZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

EF55 NJZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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