MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody and components slight surface rust
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre close to wear markers
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre close to wear markers
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both front tyres bald on outer edges,main tread pattern legal RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
centre exhaust joint corroding,slight leak from flexable section
headlamp lens slightly discoloured,beam patterns slightly poor
osr tyre wearing on edge
rear most seats stowed at time of test,seats and belts not tested
slight oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both front tyres bald on outer edges,main tread pattern legal RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
centre exhaust joint corroding,slight leak from flexable section
headlamp lens slightly discoloured,beam patterns slightly poor
osr tyre wearing on edge
rear most seats stowed at time of test,seats and belts not tested
slight oil leak
Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Soft & Perishing
Both Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Pattens Poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust Joints Corroding
Front Brake Discs Worn & Corroded
N/S/R Tyre Perishing
O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
One Of Two Rear Exhaust Mounts Broken--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding
Rearmost Seats Stowed At Time Of Test
Stone Chips In Windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Soft & Perishing
Both Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Pattens Poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust Joints Corroding
Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn & Corroded
N/S/R Tyre Perishing
O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
One Of Two Rear Exhaust Mounts Broken--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding
Rearmost Seats Stowed At Time Of Test
Stone Chips In Windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake Discs Worn & Corroding
Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking Brake Efficency Poor--Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Rear Seats Stowed At Time Of Test
Front Brake Discs Worn & Corroding
Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
Parking Brake Efficency Poor--Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Rear Seats Stowed At Time Of Test
Front & Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit
Front Brake Discs Wearing
Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
Headlamp Washers Not Working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil Leaks
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View
Front & Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit
Front Brake Discs Wearing
Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing
Headlamp Washers Not Working
Oil Leaks
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View
Nail in offside rear tyre
parking brake just acceptable 16%
signs of fluid on os steering rack boot,slight oil leaks
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
osr most seat stowed at time of test
signs of fluid on os steering rack boot,slight oil leaks
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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BL55 BUA is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BL55 BUA, 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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BL55 BUA is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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