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BJ05 YHD

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,580 mi
Last recorded179,580 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YHD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 179,580 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 179,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 171,232 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 171,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified has been cut open and rewelded,patch blowing in multiply points (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 164,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 162,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 160,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 158,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 156,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 153,314 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 153,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 150,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 147,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 144,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 139,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,642 miles

minimum handbrake efficiency acheived. may need adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Sep 2010 120,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 109,823 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 109,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 95,514 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YHD is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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