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BD05 VGV

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 136,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,118 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brakes just on limit

Pass 22 Dec 2018 115,817 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,662 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 109,445 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,101 miles

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

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear - rear ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and centre ()

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,101 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,529 miles

brake discs corroderd

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,903 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,372 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 65,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,995 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,479 miles

n/s aim and pattern from headlight poor and boarderline pass

Pass 16 May 2008 27,222 miles

Unable to check rear most seatbelts due to being folded away

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 VGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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