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CU54 LWZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,843 mi
Last recorded155,843 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 155,843 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 155,843 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 144,301 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 144,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 136,974 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 136,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 127,543 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 127,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 118,309 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 118,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 109,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 98,086 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 98,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,084 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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CU54 LWZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU54 LWZ, 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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CU54 LWZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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