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WG05 OBT

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,583 mi
Last recorded168,583 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 168,583 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 163,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 158,002 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 19 Oct 2020
Pass 19 Apr 2019 145,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,032 miles

Offside Front inner tigh rod play

Fail 9 Apr 2016 118,017 miles

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

Offside Front inner tigh rod play

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,564 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 86,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,191 miles

handbrake on minimum efficiency 16%

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 OBT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WG05 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

WG05 OBT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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