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AV55 WVS

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

219,381 mi
Last recorded219,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WVS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 219,381 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 206,484 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 202,136 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears and both fronts (2.4.G.2)

parking brake require adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Dec 2015 197,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 192,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 188,230 miles

front and rear suspension arms have some wear to bushes

off side rear shock has slight misting of oil

rattle from engine/gearbox area. Dual mass fly wheel?

Pass 25 Oct 2012 164,336 miles

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 25 Oct 2012 164,336 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,753 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 138,753 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,264 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,153 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,826 miles

3rd row rear seat belts not tested

Fail 29 Oct 2009 84,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3rd row rear seat belts not tested

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,979 miles

3rd row seat belts not checked due to inaccessability

passenger door mirror insecure

small cut in o/s/r tyre, not in excess of requirements

steering wheel not straight

Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

3rd row seat belts not checked due to inaccessability

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front propshaft joint weeping grease

passenger door mirror insecure

small cut in o/s/r tyre, not in excess of requirements

steering wheel not straight

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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AV55 WVS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV55 WVS, 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 AV55 WVS registered?

AV55 WVS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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