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BJ55 UML

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,572 mi
Last recorded139,572 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UML
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 139,559 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 135,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 135,673 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around front bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy flaking corrosion to NSR front most subframe area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to cast arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to cast arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 128,068 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake/parking brake inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy flaking corrosion to NSR front most subframe area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to cast arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to cast arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 108,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,789 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 101,789 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,915 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,233 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,975 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe nut corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,222 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,999 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,612 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 14,612 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UML is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BJ55 UML, 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 UML is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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