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WV05 PUJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,016 mi
Last recorded169,016 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 PUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 169,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both Sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 169,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both Sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 168,527 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 168,527 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 167,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 167,249 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Sides (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,673 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 162,673 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 156,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 144,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 144,870 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 140,971 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 140,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 123,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,269 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 85,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,386 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,791 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,993 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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WV05 PUJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WV05 PUJ, 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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WV05 PUJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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