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BD54 HCA

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,501 mi
Last recorded165,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HCA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 165,501 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 165,501 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2025 160,836 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 160,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn & boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,002 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 142,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,348 miles

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,470 miles

Offside rear seat belt missing

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt missing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing

Fail 3 Jan 2019 115,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,747 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 100,056 miles

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)

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

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

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 8 Jan 2015 90,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,808 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,646 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,755 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,383 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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BD54 HCA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BD54 HCA, 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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BD54 HCA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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