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EJ54 USP

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,551 mi
Last recorded166,551 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 USP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 166,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 154,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 154,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,528 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 153,291 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 150,417 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,086 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,212 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 139,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,578 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 120,924 miles

both front tyres outer shoulders worn.

parking brake effort only just met.

splits to both rear tyres inner and outer shoulders.

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted.,

Fail 28 Dec 2016 120,917 miles

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

both front tyres outer shoulders worn.

parking brake effort only just met.

splits to both rear tyres inner and outer shoulders.

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted.,

Pass 14 Dec 2015 115,415 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,658 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,698 miles

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

o/s steering arm has play

Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

o/s steering arm has play

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,450 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,450 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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EJ54 USP is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USP, 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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EJ54 USP is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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