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EK05 FGO

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FGO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,229 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Undersides general corrosion.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 130,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Undersides general corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,733 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,887 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,643 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,443 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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EK05 FGO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK05 FGO, 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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EK05 FGO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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