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EJ55 CGV

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,339 mi
Last recorded210,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 210,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear tail lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2022 210,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear tail lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 189,960 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 183,053 miles

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

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

nsr light slighty cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2020 183,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

nsr light slighty cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2019 178,214 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Three nails ()

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 178,214 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with HID bulbs (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Cross ply tyre (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Three nails ()

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 172,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 170,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 161,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 152,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp image weak attention required

Oil leak in the front seems to be engine oil poss inter cooler fault ?

dog cage fitted rear full inspection of rear seat belts/catches not possible

Fail 7 Aug 2015 152,436 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to the metal disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect prs bulb poorly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp image weak attention required

Oil leak in the front seems to be engine oil poss inter cooler fault ?

dog cage fitted rear full inspection of rear seat belts/catches not possible

Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp washers not working

Fail 30 Jun 2014 129,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,820 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 107,772 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,686 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 40,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ55 CGV 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 EJ55 CGV, 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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EJ55 CGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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