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EO55 RHU

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,318 mi
Last recorded222,318 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RHU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 222,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s slightly glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flange retaining nuts deteriorated but secure at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2023 217,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2022 210,277 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights lenses deteriorating but not affecting light output or beam projection

Fail 11 Nov 2022 210,277 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights lenses deteriorating but not affecting light output or beam projection

Pass 16 Nov 2021 201,452 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 201,438 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 193,578 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 193,578 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front sidelamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 185,881 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower, leading bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 185,881 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower, leading bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2019 185,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet struts defective

triangle warning lamp on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2018 177,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight pattern poor

parking brake poor

Fail 13 Nov 2018 177,219 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 165,368 miles

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

o/s & n/s headlight beam image's poor [border line]

Pass 15 Nov 2016 154,083 miles

headlight pattern's poor

warning light on dash?

Pass 9 Nov 2015 143,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 134,392 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 134,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2013 122,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,784 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,784 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,512 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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EO55 RHU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 EO55 RHU, 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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EO55 RHU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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