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EX05 TZA

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,375 mi
Last recorded258,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TZA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 258,375 miles

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

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

underbody surface rust

Fail 11 Jul 2023 258,375 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2022 239,411 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 234,870 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front both headlamp lenses slightly aged/deteriorated

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 234,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front both headlamp lenses slightly aged/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 216,133 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front both inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 202,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 185,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 180,338 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 175,912 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner braking surfaces

offside rear position lamp function slightly impaired

park assist service required message on

water inside offside rear lamp assembly

Fail 6 Feb 2016 175,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner braking surfaces

both rear brake discs lipped/worn/corroded

offside rear position lamp function slightly impaired

park assist service required message on

water inside offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 4 Feb 2015 172,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 158,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 136,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 117,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,921 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,231 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,023 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 TZA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

EX05 TZA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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