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B9 MMJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

223,809 mi
Last recorded223,809 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 223,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 223,799 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 218,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 218,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 211,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2023 211,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2022 201,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 201,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 188,200 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 177,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2020 177,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2019 168,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2019 168,281 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,166 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 154,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 141,711 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 141,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 128,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer edge

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency close to legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,499 miles

parking brake efficiency close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,011 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,375 miles

door sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,375 miles

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

door sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,186 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

srs warning on

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 34,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,955 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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B9 MMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 B9 MMJ, 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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B9 MMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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