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EX05 OWC

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 134,416 miles

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under carriage corroded at rear

Fail 24 Jan 2025 123,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under carriage corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 115,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,503 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,705 miles

Steering Rack noisy but no play detected

Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering Rack noisy but no play detected

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,599 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones have fair amount of movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering Rack slight play and noise

Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones have fair amount of movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering Rack slight play and noise

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,053 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 94,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working & offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,482 miles

travel on handbrake pedal

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

travel on handbrake pedal

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,573 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense faded & discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense faded & discoloured (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,417 miles

Exhaust system adequately supported but has a mount damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 56,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,105 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,047 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 OWC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

EX05 OWC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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