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BK05 VRO

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,606 mi
Last recorded145,606 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 145,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust fouling rollbar.

handbrake performance only just met requirement.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 145,606 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm inner joint. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust fouling rollbar.

Pass 24 May 2018 144,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 144,426 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 140,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2016 136,538 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 115,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front subframe bush perished slightly

nearside rear trailing arm rubber bush perished, no play found

offside front subframe bush perished slightly

offside rear trailing arm rubber bush perished, no play found

oil leak from turbo hose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front subframe bush perished slightly

nearside rear trailing arm rubber bush perished, no play found

offside front subframe bush perished slightly

offside rear trailing arm rubber bush perished, no play found

oil leak from turbo hose

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BK05 VRO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK05 VRO, 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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What year was BK05 VRO registered?

BK05 VRO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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