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EX05 OVM

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,682 mi
Last recorded117,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,682 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edge 235-60-18

Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,682 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edge 235-60-18

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake just met limit

plastic sill covers fitted

spear wheel missing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 112,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

spear wheel missing

Fail 26 Jul 2015 112,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

screw in offside front tyre tread

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,662 miles

nearside rear door and wing damage

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2013 108,662 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear door and wing damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,495 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,920 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,429 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,101 miles

front pads wearing thin front discs worn

n/s/r tyreworn close to limit bars/ wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,819 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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EX05 OVM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX05 OVM, 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 EX05 OVM registered?

EX05 OVM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 OVM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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