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CA05 WAO

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,719 mi
Last recorded158,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WAO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 158,719 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 158,715 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 143,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 135,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 135,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,569 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 127,539 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pad lining come away (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,277 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

nearside rear tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

offside front cv boot slightly split and deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front steering arm has play in it

offside front tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

offside rear front suspension arm front bush split and deteriorated

offside rear tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre/rear section (one piece system) (7.1.2)

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

full exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

nearside rear tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

offside front cv boot slightly split and deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front steering arm has play in it

offside front tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

offside rear front suspension arm front bush split and deteriorated

offside rear tyre scrubbed and bald on inner tread 235/60/18

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,175 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 42,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,439 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,017 miles

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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CA05 WAO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA05 WAO, 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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CA05 WAO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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