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EX05 OVN

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,737 mi
Last recorded164,737 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 164,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 153,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 147,238 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side rear arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,033 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight weep

Pass 4 Mar 2021 134,719 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 130,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,312 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,400 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 111,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,629 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,864 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 OVN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EX05 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

EX05 OVN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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