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205,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track control arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed bold inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed bold inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear subframe corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed bold inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed bold inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear subframe corroding
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play only just met minimum MOT standard (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front headlamps bean pattern are poor
play in inner steering component indicating adjustment or repair
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front headlamps bean pattern are poor
play in inner steering component indicating adjustment or repair
Childseat fitted n/s/r.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Childseat fitted n/s/r.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Small stonechips on windscreen.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight damage to n/s/r floor panel
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
slight damage to n/s/r floor panel
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FA05 WFL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FA05 WFL, 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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FA05 WFL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 March 2005.
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