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EJ54 VVC

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,565 mi
Last recorded159,565 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 159,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 135,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,025 miles

Nearside Inner drive shaft boot pin hole

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also low outer edge ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 134,991 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner drive shaft boot pin hole

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also low outer edge ()

Pass 15 May 2018 130,589 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 130,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,459 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 120,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,726 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,227 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,132 miles

Slight play in offside front steering arm.??????

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,037 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,058 miles

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

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,058 miles

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,221 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,275 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,004 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 33,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VVC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EJ54 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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