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EY05 MUU

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,165 mi
Last recorded133,165 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MUU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,196 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 103,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,878 miles

Top engine mount bush rubber deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2020 96,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Top engine mount bush rubber deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,103 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,114 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,165 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,078 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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EY05 MUU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 EY05 MUU, 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 EY05 MUU registered?

EY05 MUU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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