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BD05 GYJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 167,834 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 167,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 157,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 149,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 141,227 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 141,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 134,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 110,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GYJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD05 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

BD05 GYJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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