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BK55 VYN

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,650 mi
Last recorded176,650 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VYN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 176,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 168,124 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 167,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 157,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 144,458 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2013 144,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 124,277 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 124,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 103,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2010 84,158 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,188 miles

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

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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BK55 VYN is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BK55 VYN, 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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BK55 VYN is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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