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WF05 BHL

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

273,988 mi
Last recorded273,988 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BHL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 273,988 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 269,355 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 269,352 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 266,293 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake has just met requirements

Pass 15 Mar 2019 257,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 238,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 238,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 219,653 miles

Front os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seat row os belt buckle covers missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 202,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing works ok (5.2.4a)

all suspension joint rubber boots perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 202,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing works ok (5.2.4a)

all suspension joint rubber boots perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 186,172 miles

Headlight beam image poor

Nearside 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.C.1b)

Rear o/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 169,637 miles

covers missing from osr seat belt fastener

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

osr and nsr suspention arm bushs slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 169,637 miles

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

covers missing from osr seat belt fastener

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

osr and nsr suspention arm bushs slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 150,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 150,545 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 134,911 miles

nail in osr tyre

osr and nsr brake discs slightly worn

osr tyre tread stepped on inner edge

slight movement in nsf antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Fail 7 Mar 2012 134,299 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nail in osr tyre

osr and nsr brake discs slightly worn

osr tyre tread stepped on inner edge

slight movement in nsf antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,470 miles

nsf,nsr and osr suspention arm rubber bushs slightly deteriorated

park brake efficiency low

slight brake judder felt when carrying out brake test

slight movement in nsf antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osf lower and nsf lower suspention arm bushs deteriorating

osr and nsr brake pads wearing thin

osr tyre worn close to legal limit

park brake efficiency low

Fail 9 Mar 2010 100,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osf lower and nsf lower suspention arm bushs deteriorating

osr and nsr brake pads wearing thin

osr tyre worn close to legal limit

park brake efficiency low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,799 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,092 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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WF05 BHL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WF05 BHL, 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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WF05 BHL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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