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BG05 LDA

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,126 mi
Last recorded174,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LDA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 174,126 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 156,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 156,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 154,243 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 154,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 149,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 149,270 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 145,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 137,639 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 133,285 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 133,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 121,187 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 121,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,626 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 108,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,408 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,736 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,736 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,798 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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BG05 LDA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 BG05 LDA, 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 BG05 LDA registered?

BG05 LDA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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