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WG05 BXE

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 BXE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,230 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2017 124,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 107,956 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 101,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,424 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,648 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2010 67,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 45,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WG05 BXE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG05 BXE, 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 WG05 BXE registered?

WG05 BXE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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