CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG54 VPL

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2521cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,491 mi
Last recorded133,491 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VPL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 133,491 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 131,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,870 miles

Fuel filter and bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake caliper missing retaining spring

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,502 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,562 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs inner Surface Scored / Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 118,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 114,692 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 114,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 100,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Mar 2013 94,125 miles

handbrake requires attention or adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,620 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,620 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)

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

o/s wiper blade worn.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket half broken but still secure enough to hold exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,988 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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG54 VPL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG54 VPL?

You can check the full history of WG54 VPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG54 VPL registered?

WG54 VPL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is WG54 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 VPL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG54 VPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG54 VPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.