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BD05 GXC

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,163 mi
Last recorded126,163 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,163 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 126,121 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 115,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 110,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 99,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,183 miles

child seats fitted to rear

grease around offside inner c.v.boot area, pin hole?

rear axle inner bushes worn

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

grease around offside inner c.v.boot area, pin hole?

nail in offside rear tyre

rear axle inner bushes worn

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,024 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

spare wheel loose in carrier

strong advise! rear number plate de-laminated

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,024 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

spare wheel loose in carrier

strong advise! rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,239 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

grease around offside inner c.v.boot area,pin hole?

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

rear number plate de-laminating

spare wheel slight loose in carrier

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,891 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,891 miles

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

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

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

rear discs rusting and pitting

Pass 16 May 2012 53,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,978 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 47,977 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,058 miles

all discs rusting

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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BD05 GXC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 BD05 GXC, 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 BD05 GXC registered?

BD05 GXC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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