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BL54 WGN

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,629 mi
Last recorded165,629 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WGN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 165,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 162,392 miles

damaged plastics to drivers seat

intermittent fault with n/s/dip beam

Fail 14 Aug 2017 162,388 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

damaged plastics to drivers seat

intermittent fault with n/s/dip beam

Pass 17 Aug 2016 157,401 miles

Headlamps have slight difference in colour

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

TYRES - 235/60R18

Fail 16 Aug 2016 157,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

TYRES - 235/60R18

Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting light output

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

damage to windscreen outside of drivers view

Pass 13 May 2014 131,697 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Pass 9 May 2013 119,523 miles

nsf suspension arm arm bushes perished

osf suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 9 May 2013 119,523 miles

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

nsf suspension arm arm bushes perished

osf suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 10 May 2012 110,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 110,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 96,408 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 96,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 83,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,720 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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BL54 WGN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL54 WGN, 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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BL54 WGN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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