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WG55 UES

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 135,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 130,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,863 miles

Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 120,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 118,706 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS + OS / Disc's (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 116,116 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS + OS / Disc's (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,188 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 112,183 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,917 miles

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

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

Park brake effiencey only just met

Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,120 miles

Anti skid service message on dash, ESP light function correct

Fail 28 Jan 2014 104,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,919 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Jan 2009 60,506 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 UES is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UES, 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 WG55 UES registered?

WG55 UES is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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