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WF55 FWA

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,013 mi
Last recorded175,013 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FWA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 175,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to subframe mounting area nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also build up corrosion to suspension components nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 175,012 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to subframe mounting area nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also build up corrosion to suspension components nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 163,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 156,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 156,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 152,946 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,483 miles

Corrosion on components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 143,482 miles

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

Corrosion on components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 130,566 miles

Advise to improve hand brake performance

Corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,838 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

engine mounts worn

osf wheel inner rim bead worn

rear brake pipe unions corroded

slight corrosion nsr

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wish bone bushes cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,173 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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WF55 FWA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF55 FWA, 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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WF55 FWA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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