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FA52 JEZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

160,736 mi
Last recorded160,736 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 JEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 160,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 160,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti skid service warning on dash

Fail 30 Aug 2025 160,280 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened stabilizer arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,459 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 137,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets broke but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets broke but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,454 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 102,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 83,267 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 83,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 78,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 73,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,685 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,473 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Air box insecure

Both bushes on both front lower arms are cracked

Both head lamp units are slightly damaged

Both nearside tyre valves are cracked (RUBBER)

Front brake discs are worn and corroded on inner fascia

Nearside Front tyre is feathering

Nearside Rear tyre feathering and has sidewall damage

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre cracking and has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake disc has hot spots

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System in need of repair or adjustment

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight moisture at injectors 1,2 and 3

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,743 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm bush are deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside inenr track rod play

Offside side mirror damage

Offside Front tyre bald inner shoulder almost showing cord

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,843 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 43,860 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2011 31,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,137 miles

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

washer fluid low

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,671 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 16,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FA52 JEZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FA52 JEZ, 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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FA52 JEZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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