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WG05 YAX

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,212 mi
Last recorded181,212 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YAX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 181,212 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 177,132 miles

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 174,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 170,295 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 170,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 159,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 152,934 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 152,929 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 132,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 126,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,235 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 109,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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 YAX 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 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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

WG05 YAX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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