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BL05 PYW

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,824 mi
Last recorded160,824 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PYW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 160,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 160,799 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,674 miles

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

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

power steering noise may be low on fluid

Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,382 miles

oil leak on o/s of engine

squeeking noises underneath

Fail 2 Dec 2022 136,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low both, not the right patterns (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak on o/s of engine

squeeking noises underneath

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 115,668 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,522 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 106,522 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,806 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,338 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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BL05 PYW is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 BL05 PYW, 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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BL05 PYW is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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