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BJ05 HDX

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,884 mi
Last recorded194,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HDX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 194,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 194,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 193,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 193,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 192,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 192,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 191,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 191,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged in boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged in boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 178,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened and o/s/r (5.2.2a)

park brake only just meet requirements 17%

Fail 9 Apr 2018 178,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front and rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened and o/s/r (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,645 miles

handbrake on mot limit

Fail 15 Mar 2017 159,645 miles

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

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

handbrake on mot limit

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1g)

park brake 16%

Fail 5 Apr 2016 141,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 111,184 miles

hand brake 16%

Fail 16 May 2014 111,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 98,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r seat belt removed

Fail 8 May 2012 85,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 75,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,925 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 36,245 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 21 May 2008 36,245 miles

nearside front fog light lense cracked

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 HDX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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