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WF05 RTU

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,625 mi
Last recorded194,625 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 194,625 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 191,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 182,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 168,529 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 154,494 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 154,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,100 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 141,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,832 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake pads not visable

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,927 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 112,798 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,747 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,747 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,844 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,945 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,945 miles

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

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 RTU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF05 RTU, 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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What year was WF05 RTU registered?

WF05 RTU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is WF05 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 RTU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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