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BL55 UYM

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,007 mi
Last recorded161,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 161,007 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 158,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2019 155,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 147,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSR Tyre Wearing On Edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,958 miles

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Split

Rear Axle Support Arm Bushes Split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 136,958 miles

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

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Split

Rear Axle Support Arm Bushes Split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 129,955 miles

Both Front Wishbone inner Bushes Slight play

Exhaust Corroded

NSR CV Boot Slightly Leaking Grease

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody Corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 129,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Front Wishbone inner Bushes Slight play

Exhaust Corroded

NSR CV Boot Slightly Leaking Grease

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody Corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 123,870 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 123,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside front door mirror casing temporarily repaired

Pass 20 May 2014 102,765 miles

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

corrosion exhaust rear

Pass 18 May 2013 90,880 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 90,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 84,406 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 85,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,089 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,751 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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BL55 UYM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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