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BD55 JYF

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,805 mi
Last recorded187,805 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 187,805 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 187,799 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 186,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 175,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 163,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 150,990 miles

slight play detected at both front wheels

Pass 11 Jan 2021 141,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 132,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,048 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,048 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,414 miles

cuts to side wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,844 miles

front brake discs worn

top engine mounting, rubber bush deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear pads getting low

slight lip on front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,177 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel flap hinge broken

nearside and offside front lower arms, bushes slightly deteriorating, no excessive movement

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotating (brake shoes)

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering column

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,136 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split & worn

Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split & worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front & nearside rear tyre heavy wear on outer edge

fuel cap flap hinge broken

handbrake just in required limits

Fail 4 Nov 2008 24,678 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front & nearside rear tyre heavy wear on outer edge

fuel cap flap hinge broken

nearside reverse light not working

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 JYF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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