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WG54 UYJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,379 mi
Last recorded121,379 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Control Arm Corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Control Arm Corroded

Offside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Control Arm Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Control Arm Corroded

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,237 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,651 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,577 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 84,576 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,473 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 79,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,771 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,771 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2017 65,397 miles

parking brake only just met the required limit

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,604 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 20%

Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,577 miles

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 Jan 2013 46,471 miles

rear brakes slightly worn and corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,607 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 31,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,938 miles

knock in steering

Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,311 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WG54 UYJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WG54 UYJ, 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 WG54 UYJ registered?

WG54 UYJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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