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EF55 OYR

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,086 mi
Last recorded158,086 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OYR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 158,086 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf/nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 140,602 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 140,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,157 miles

ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED message displayed on the dash

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Registration deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Front Subframe rear bushes have slight play

Headlamps detriorated

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2022 109,030 miles

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

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

ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED message displayed on the dash

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Registration deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Front Subframe rear bushes have slight play

Headlamps detriorated

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,348 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,314 miles

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,980 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,969 miles

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

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,993 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,989 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 100,788 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

lower arm bushes weak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,118 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged/missing but still operates

Poor headlamp aim image

Rear Both tyres perished/starting to wear low

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,459 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but supported by other bracket

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,873 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,873 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,577 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,408 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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EF55 OYR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF55 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

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

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