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EP05 USG

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 USG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 109,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 109,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure and banging (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,183 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is missing the clip. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,683 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 60,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2014 55,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 47,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2012 47,047 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,298 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 42,298 miles

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

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

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)

nsr locking wheel bolt damaged

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,569 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,569 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,568 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 21,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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EP05 USG 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 EP05 USG, 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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EP05 USG is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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