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BN05 YNR

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,802 mi
Last recorded161,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YNR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and components

headlight lenses deteriorated / cloudy

Fail 8 Jul 2025 161,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to underside and components

headlight lenses deteriorated / cloudy

Pass 12 Jun 2024 160,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 158,133 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 158,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 155,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,886 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 152,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 150,741 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 150,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 148,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 148,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 144,485 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 139,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight lenses misty

Fail 10 Jul 2017 139,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight lenses misty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 135,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,007 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,833 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,286 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,189 miles

Center rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,371 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres getting low

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly scored

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 YNR is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YNR, 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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BN05 YNR is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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