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BJ55 PZU

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,611 mi
Last recorded123,611 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PZU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded in comon places

Underbody corrosion

Whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,054 miles

Exhaust pipe and silencers corroded

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing/grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front power steering operation on road test/brake test showed abnormal operation

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components all showing surface corrosionj

exhaust system rusty

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 May 2019 107,816 miles

Central exhaust section rusty

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger rusted off/loose

Rear fuel filter rusty

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 May 2019 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust section rusty

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger rusted off/loose

Rear fuel filter rusty

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in side of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both shock absorbers outer surfaces rusty

Rear fuel filter outer casing rusty

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 May 2018 105,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in side of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both shock absorbers outer surfaces rusty

Rear fuel filter outer casing rusty

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake only just made brake effort advise parking brake to be inspected

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reading 30%(max 30%) (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 95,181 miles

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

fuel filter outer casing rusty

undercover fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer mirrors not locking in out position

Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer mirrors not locking in out position

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,675 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,675 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,458 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PZU is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc 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 BJ55 PZU, 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 PZU is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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