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WF55 VNE

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,941 mi
Last recorded183,941 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VNE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 183,941 miles

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

Park brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Some deterioration present fuel cap seal

Fail 6 Apr 2019 183,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Some deterioration present fuel cap seal

Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some deterioration present fuel filler cap seal

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2018 177,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some deterioration present fuel filler cap seal

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2017 169,805 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on both edges

Fail 5 Apr 2017 169,804 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on both edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 162,956 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering arm to rack joint.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 162,955 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Slight play in nearside front steering arm to rack joint.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,146 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 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)

petrol cap sealing washer perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 155,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 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)

petrol cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 147,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 142,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 129,778 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,140 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,440 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 83,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,047 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 VNE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF55 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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