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WU55 EFR

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,842 mi
Last recorded114,842 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EFR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 114,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolts missing from support bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached support bracket bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,965 miles

both front tyres getting low

man light on

slight play rack

Fail 9 Nov 2016 113,963 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low

man light on

slight play rack

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

taped repair to offside rear light lens

welded brackets in front of rear silencer broken but system still secure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

taped repair to offside rear light lens

welded brackets in front of rear silencer broken but system still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear fog lamp damage

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,048 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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WU55 EFR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU55 EFR, 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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WU55 EFR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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