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BN05 OXH

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,974 mi
Last recorded188,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 188,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 183,770 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

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

corrosion to much of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2024 178,486 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,064 miles

Front headlamps glazed- still projecting beam pattern

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 147,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,289 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 135,285 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,173 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and wear on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,227 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 106,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,844 miles

Offside Front wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,240 miles

engine oil leak-suspect sump plug

fuel cap seal starting to split/perish

service light on dash-service due

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,993 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,272 miles

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

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

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

play detected in nearside steering rack arm

play detected in offside steering rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,027 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 76,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to test front brake pads as can't see them.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to test front brake pads as can't see them.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,494 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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BN05 OXH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN05 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

BN05 OXH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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