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BG05 UWM

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

240,505 mi
Last recorded240,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 240,505 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 218,090 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 215,053 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 212,008 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 209,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 209,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 209,799 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides - no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides - no pattern, also lens deffective (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle fuel flap (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 208,043 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 198,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 195,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 188,671 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 188,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 180,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 175,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 167,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 160,355 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 160,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 128,231 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,385 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 116,385 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,193 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 UWM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG05 UWM, 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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BG05 UWM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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