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EO05 HMJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,825 mi
Last recorded158,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 HMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 158,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine POSSIBLE ENGINE MISSFIRE (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 157,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS , REPLACE AT NEXT PAD CHANGE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS, BEAM IMAGES POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 146,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 MM ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 MM ALSO BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1. 9 MM ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,065 miles

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

boot full unable to inspect boot belts

warning light on dash!

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,668 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside front (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory suspension components corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding showing signs of overheating & excess wear on disc (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,130 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,130 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,384 miles

n/s hand brake just in limmits

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,781 miles

slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,270 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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EO05 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO05 HMJ, 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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EO05 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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