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BD05 OGV

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

171,109 mi
Last recorded171,109 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 171,109 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 171,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 170,506 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Jan 2016 170,463 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 158,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 157,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

oil very low

Fail 28 Nov 2014 157,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,414 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 117,369 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the chords.

Fail 18 May 2012 117,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the chords.

Fail 13 May 2011 98,859 miles

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

both front rack ends worn to limit

Pass 13 May 2011 98,859 miles

both front rack ends worn to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

head light pattern poor on o/s/f head light

Pass 21 May 2009 59,628 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,627 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 45,084 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2008 45,084 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

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 OGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 BD05 OGV, 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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BD05 OGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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