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CA05 XJW

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,292 mi
Last recorded127,292 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,292 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

please note that parking brake effort is poor ,and just meets pass criteria.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 127,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

please note that parking brake effort is poor ,and just meets pass criteria.

Pass 22 May 2018 119,407 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 119,346 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,231 miles

Rear exhaust system mounting insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,226 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system mounting insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,334 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,340 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,114 miles

washer fluid level light on

Fail 26 Jun 2008 27,100 miles

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

washer fluid level light on

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 XJW is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA05 XJW, 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 CA05 XJW registered?

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

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