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BJ05 GCX

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,297 mi
Last recorded202,297 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 202,297 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 194,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 192,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 181,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 181,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 172,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 130,681 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls.

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 130,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly scored.

Offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,071 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,132 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,959 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,928 miles

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

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

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

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 GCX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ05 GCX, 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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BJ05 GCX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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