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EN05 OPA

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

194,290 mi
Last recorded194,290 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OPA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 194,290 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 194,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 185,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 185,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 172,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 172,842 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 157,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,409 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Nov 2020 151,409 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 May 2019 138,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 125,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both road springs corroded

Rear Surface corrosion on subframe mounting points

Fail 23 May 2018 125,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both road springs corroded

Rear Surface corrosion on subframe mounting points

Pass 26 May 2017 114,927 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2017 114,927 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,756 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 90,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 78,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,845 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Fail 20 May 2013 68,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 24 May 2012 59,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 59,654 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Disc's Liped

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

Rear Tyres On 3MM Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,032 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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EN05 OPA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EN05 OPA, 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 EN05 OPA registered?

EN05 OPA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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