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EF55 OYL

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

243,618 mi
Last recorded243,618 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 243,618 miles

rear suspension bushes perished allowing slight movement

Fail 12 Nov 2025 243,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes perished allowing slight movement

Pass 18 Nov 2024 240,150 miles

Nearside Front tread very low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre part worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2024 240,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tread very low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre part worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2023 235,458 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2023 235,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2022 228,484 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has some play

both rear control arm bushes perished

Fail 28 Nov 2022 228,482 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint has some play

both rear control arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Nov 2021 220,450 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 220,450 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 212,310 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

no warning lights on dash time of test

under tray fitted front

Fail 1 Dec 2020 212,234 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

no warning lights on dash time of test

under tray fitted front

Pass 2 Dec 2019 205,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 205,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear one side light bulb is not working

Pass 22 Nov 2018 197,291 miles

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

Nearside rear no plate light is dim

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 197,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside rear no plate light is dim

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 190,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting brackets are broken now held by wire

Fail 30 Nov 2017 190,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on its outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting brackets are broken now held by wire

Pass 24 Nov 2016 184,013 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 184,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 176,798 miles

Offside rear lamp lens has been repaired with tape

Fail 1 Dec 2014 167,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 167,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 155,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 155,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 142,952 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 142,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 130,680 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 119,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,473 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 1 Dec 2009 98,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,221 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF55 OYL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 EF55 OYL, 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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EF55 OYL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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