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BN05 OXL

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,291 mi
Last recorded143,291 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 143,291 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 135,202 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses showing signs of deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 135,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Rear shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses showing signs of deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 128,396 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 128,396 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 120,023 miles

Handbrake low efficiency

Pass 10 May 2018 110,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,376 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

Pass 11 May 2016 88,906 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 88,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,130 miles

1.parking brake just meets requirments

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

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,010 miles

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

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 Tyres Wearing On Edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,640 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 OXL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

BN05 OXL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BN05 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OXL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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