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WU55 VNM

2005 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,280 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 137,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 134,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended removed (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 130,090 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,689 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 126,689 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,705 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 123,695 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,256 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,556 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,330 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 VNM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VNM, 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 WU55 VNM registered?

WU55 VNM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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