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BD55 JWC

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

196,560 mi
Last recorded196,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 196,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 179,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 170,556 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 169,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 169,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 155,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,387 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,013 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges - alignment

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear seats stowed away

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,844 miles

temporary repair carried out to nearside tail lamp

Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have advanced wear

rear seats stowed away

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have advanced wear

rear seats stowed away

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs have advanced wear

Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,469 miles

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

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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BD55 JWC is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD55 JWC, 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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BD55 JWC is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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