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WG55 BVT

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,385 mi
Last recorded152,385 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 152,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 152,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,134 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,509 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,061 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 102,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,841 miles

Front discs lipped inner facings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,072 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,789 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,257 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
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WG55 BVT is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WG55 BVT, 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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WG55 BVT is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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