MOT Status
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201,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear no reverse lights
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
offside steering rack inner joint wearing
rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside steering rack inner joint wearing
rear suspension bushes deteriorating
both steering rack inner joints have some play
rear pads wearing
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
offside steering rack inner joint worn
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BN05 MZZ registered?
BN05 MZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 March 2005.
Is BN05 MZZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN05 MZZ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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