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MO05 EXC

2007 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

250,245 mi
Last recorded250,245 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO05 EXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 250,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 235,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 218,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 218,009 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear - spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 207,669 miles

both sides rear lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2022 206,006 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2022 206,006 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2021 202,445 miles

spongy brake pedal

Fail 24 Sep 2021 202,440 miles

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

front tyres poor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 197,394 miles

all rear axle bushes perishing

both headlight patterns

Fail 25 Sep 2020 197,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear axle bushes perishing

both headlight patterns

Pass 13 Sep 2019 193,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 189,479 miles

headlight patterns

numberplate light

Fail 21 Sep 2018 189,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one of two on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight patterns

numberplate light

Pass 29 Sep 2017 180,531 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 180,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 173,517 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 173,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,163 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 164,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 155,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 155,131 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 146,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 145,909 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 139,005 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 138,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 102,727 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 102,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,646 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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MO05 EXC is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 MO05 EXC, 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 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MO05 EXC registered?

MO05 EXC is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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