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BG55 VCP

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,798 mi
Last recorded174,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VCP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 174,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides .

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

under tray fitted to the. covers on sills inner and outer sills both can not be viwed.

Pass 9 May 2022 165,495 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 155,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 145,690 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 134,945 miles

Boot mechanism stiff

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

OS/R Handbrake performance only just met requirements (16%)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Handbrake performance only just met requirements (16%)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,103 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,702 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 VCP is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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