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WG55 BVZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,369 mi
Last recorded150,369 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 150,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 141,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,463 miles

Hand brake in need of adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Light len damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,892 miles

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,753 miles

Front headlights misty

just passed on hand brake effieceny

Fail 22 May 2018 123,753 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front headlights misty

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre driven whilest flat

Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre driven whilest flat

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency levels on minimum limit of 16%

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,269 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake stiff in operation

Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,048 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,126 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 BVZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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