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EX05 OWU

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

234,346 mi
Last recorded234,346 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 234,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 208,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake only just meat afficancy

Fail 16 Nov 2015 208,070 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake only just meat afficancy

Pass 9 Dec 2014 183,344 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 183,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,828 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 15,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 130,687 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 Rear 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.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,679 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 105,679 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,474 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 80,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,011 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,011 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,710 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)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 54,710 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,546 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 OWU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

EX05 OWU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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