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BJ55 BTY

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,826 mi
Last recorded196,826 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 196,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 196,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt unsecured (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 190,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 190,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 180,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear spring replaced with used spring

Parking brake just met requirements

Fail 28 Jan 2021 180,091 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,521 miles

Both N/S and O/S parking brake just met requires will require adjustment / repair

Fail 16 Jan 2020 173,515 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 164,750 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 164,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 127,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 116,316 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,811 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,964 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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BJ55 BTY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ55 BTY, 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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BJ55 BTY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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