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EG54 ZLU

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,608 mi
Last recorded195,608 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 195,608 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 189,510 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 177,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 171,571 miles

O/S/R SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 23 Oct 2019 167,332 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 159,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 150,776 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 143,519 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 143,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 136,311 miles

Rear pads wearing low

Fail 22 Dec 2015 136,293 miles

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

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

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 130,282 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 130,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,205 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,683 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,645 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,155 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 103,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EG54 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EG54 ZLU, 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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EG54 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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