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EX05 TZH

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,974 mi
Last recorded120,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,974 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 120,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,350 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,479 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,186 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,186 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,761 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,750 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,135 miles

All four tyres worn low on inner and outer tread

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,581 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)

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 Mar 2010 58,086 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,171 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,372 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,372 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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 TZH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

EX05 TZH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 TZH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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