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WG55 LBV

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,601 mi
Last recorded177,601 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LBV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 177,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 172,072 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 166,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 165,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside side marker inop

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 165,276 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside side marker inop

Pass 11 Sep 2015 161,565 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

front tyres balding on outer edges & on limit early replacment required

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Fail 10 Sep 2015 161,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

front tyres balding on outer edges & on limit early replacment required

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 155,417 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket has broken away

Fail 18 Sep 2014 155,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the outer edge

N/S/R lens is full of water and broken

Rear exhaust bracket has broken away

Pass 14 Sep 2013 147,277 miles

brake performance on limits

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacment

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 147,277 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake performance on limits

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacment

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 130,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 130,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,307 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F SUSPENSION AREA

Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,400 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 LBV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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