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BG55 MYA

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,516 mi
Last recorded179,516 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 179,516 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 169,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn from inner edge slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2020 169,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn from inner edge slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2019 153,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn/ on the limit

all suspension component slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 153,640 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn/ on the limit

all suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 142,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear main (Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear main (Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,764 miles

Both headlamps clouding along top edges - Beam pattern still ok

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 114,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,140 miles

Near side front tyre is wearing low.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,721 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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BG55 MYA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG55 MYA, 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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BG55 MYA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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