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BG05 UWO

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UWO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,438 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check seat belt

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,901 miles

airbag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

triangle warning lamp on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,899 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

airbag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

triangle warning lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 63,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 48,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,398 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 UWO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

BG05 UWO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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