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BF05 XUS

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,338 mi
Last recorded150,338 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XUS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fold down ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2023 114,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fold down ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2022 106,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fold down ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2022 106,116 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fold down ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,951 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/n/s tyre bald on outer edge

r/o/s tyre worn on outer edge

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. fold down (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/n/s tyre bald on outer edge

r/o/s tyre worn on outer edge

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,727 miles

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,727 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade missing

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,245 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

hand brake will require attention shortly

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,113 miles

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

rear fold down seats not checked at time of mot

tow ball missing at time of mot

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 75,113 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear fold down seats not checked at time of mot

tow ball missing at time of mot

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,899 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs woprn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

sump guard fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

r/n/s tyre starting to perish

sump guard fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,693 miles

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

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

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

sump guard fitted

wiper blade scratch to screen n/s

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,312 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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BF05 XUS is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF05 XUS, 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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BF05 XUS is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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