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EF55 OYT

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,991 mi
Last recorded230,991 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 230,991 miles

slight play in steering rack

corrosion to underside

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 230,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork excessive up and down movement in rack (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 27 Oct 2021 220,775 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to the under side

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2020 212,339 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 207,045 miles

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 193,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 178,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,807 miles

both front head lights frosty beam still showing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 150,929 miles

both front lower wishbone front bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 138,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 73,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 62,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF55 OYT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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