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DE55 WSY

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,637 mi
Last recorded138,637 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 138,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 138,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 137,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,944 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 1 Sep 2023 133,944 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 133,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,605 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 128,605 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,584 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,363 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,442 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 106,440 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 97,754 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,207 miles

chield seat fitted in rear

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,203 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,963 miles

Coil spring just starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,960 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coil spring just starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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 13 Nov 2012 62,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear most seat belts not checked as seats folded away.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear most seat belts not checked as seats folded away.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,823 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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DE55 WSY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DE55 WSY, 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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DE55 WSY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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