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EJ55 CHO

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,254 mi
Last recorded105,254 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CHO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,254 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,363 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6/7 ()

Fail 6 Mar 2025 101,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6/7 ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,755 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,220 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,628 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 84,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 84,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,973 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP Worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Fog lamp unite damaged cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60 R18 103V conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP Worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Fog lamp unite damaged cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,818 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,045 miles

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

Front Wiper smearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

nearside wing mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

nearside wing mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,399 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,405 miles

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 CHO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 CHO, 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 CHO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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