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EK05 FGP

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FGP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 134,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and dust cover slightly deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp unit slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 130,099 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes slightly delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 123,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes slightly delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side light bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,770 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 119,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 115,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps reg plate not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,016 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,615 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Indicator stalk slightly worn

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,073 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 72,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front dip beam slighty dimmer than nearside.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 61,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 32,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FGP is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 FGP, 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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What year was EK05 FGP registered?

EK05 FGP is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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