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BD55 JYE

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,562 mi
Last recorded158,562 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JYE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 158,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough At idle. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 148,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes x2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes x2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough At idle. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 140,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,634 miles

Central Rear used by dog lead

Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear used by dog lead

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,188 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,163 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,163 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,080 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 81,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,274 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 50,589 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,264 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,106 miles

Advise nearside front and rear tyres tread wearing low on outer edges

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

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

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 JYE 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 BD55 JYE, 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 BD55 JYE registered?

BD55 JYE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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