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EU54 UBN

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,101 mi
Last recorded160,101 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UBN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 160,101 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 160,101 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,177 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edge

Fail 9 Nov 2022 147,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn edge

Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,384 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 131,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,902 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,706 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,991 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear suspension soft

Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,991 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear suspension soft

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake just efficient

n\s front shock absorber noisy slightly worn

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in o\s front rack inner arm

very dim beam patterns on faded headlights

Fail 18 Dec 2015 98,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake just efficient

n\s front shock absorber noisy slightly worn

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in o\s front rack inner arm

very dim beam patterns on faded headlights

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front shockabsorber worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wet con ditions

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,123 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,377 miles

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)

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

wet conditions

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,643 miles

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

hand brake just efficient

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,643 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)

hand brake just efficient

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,006 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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EU54 UBN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EU54 UBN, 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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EU54 UBN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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