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BN05 MZZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,800 mi
Last recorded201,800 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 201,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 192,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 192,207 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 182,976 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 176,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 171,306 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 160,252 miles

Rear no reverse lights

Fail 8 Feb 2021 160,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 6 Nov 2019 152,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,210 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 148,210 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 143,921 miles

offside steering rack inner joint wearing

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2016 143,921 miles

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

offside steering rack inner joint wearing

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2015 139,935 miles

both steering rack inner joints have some play

rear pads wearing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 139,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both steering rack inner joints have some play

rear pads wearing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,534 miles

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 8 Dec 2014 131,534 miles

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

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

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 103,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 56,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,202 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 44,482 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear 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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BN05 MZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BN05 MZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 MZZ registered?

BN05 MZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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