CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ54 USM

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,797 mi
Last recorded165,797 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 USM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 165,797 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front lower bumper slightly loose

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 165,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower suspension arm rear and front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear and front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wrong size (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across rear seats ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 157,259 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2020 155,278 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Dronning noise from rear handbrake sjoes

Fail 22 Jan 2020 155,278 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Dronning noise from rear handbrake sjoes

Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 147,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,257 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 127,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,237 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

parking brake just passed limits

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 68,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 43,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,954 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,954 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ54 USM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ54 USM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ54 USM?

You can check the full history of EJ54 USM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ54 USM registered?

EJ54 USM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is EJ54 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 USM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ54 USM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ54 USM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.