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BG55 VCU

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,885 mi
Last recorded149,885 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 149,885 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 149,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 140,555 miles

parking brake just met minimum requirement ,, may require further investigation/adjustment

rear brakes may require service

Fail 28 Mar 2023 140,544 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low tread

rear inner brake discs corroded ,slight judder on brake test

Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti slip missing from parking brake pedal

exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2021 126,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti slip missing from parking brake pedal

exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2019 120,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,736 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,736 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 87,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil low prior to test, oil level topped up

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 81,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 74,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 47,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,884 miles

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

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 VCU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BG55 VCU, 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 BG55 VCU registered?

BG55 VCU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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