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BJ05 AUA

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,447 mi
Last recorded188,447 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 AUA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 188,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 188,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 181,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 175,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 169,612 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 169,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 163,089 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 163,089 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 156,205 miles

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

Offside slight play in rack arm

Fail 13 Apr 2017 156,205 miles

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

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

Offside slight play in rack arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 147,489 miles

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

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

Headlight lenses deteriorating

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti skid light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 123,011 miles

handbrake performance close to required limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,048 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 110,986 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 68,923 miles

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

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,923 miles

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2008 56,021 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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BJ05 AUA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ05 AUA, 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 BJ05 AUA registered?

BJ05 AUA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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