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AV55 WVY

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,945 mi
Last recorded161,945 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 161,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake 17 % efficiency only just met

Fail 16 Sep 2022 152,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 119,727 miles

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

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2019 119,723 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Side marker light

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,111 miles

Both Wishbone Front And Rear Bushes Split

Rear Exhaust Corroded And Slight Blow

Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,111 miles

Both Wishbone Front And Rear Bushes Split

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded And Slight Blow

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,598 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,598 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,836 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,999 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,458 miles

both front brake discscorrodedinneredges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,064 miles

both front tyres tread getting low inside edge

front brake discs rusting on part of inner face

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

rear brake discs starting to rust from edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WVY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV55 WVY, 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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AV55 WVY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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