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FA05 WRJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,573 mi
Last recorded160,573 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 160,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 160,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,130 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint not part of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,249 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 131,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,700 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 119,700 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,471 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,749 miles

Exhaust mount broken Exhoust still supported (Back box)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged run on flat

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,749 miles

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

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

Exhaust mount broken Exhoust still supported (Back box)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged run on flat

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,452 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 65,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,613 miles

light misting of oil on power steering pump output shaft

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

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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FA05 WRJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FA05 WRJ, 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 WRJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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