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BN54 NKM

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,249 mi
Last recorded107,249 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NKM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,249 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 107,249 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 107,049 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 97,134 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated - Image/output just met the minimum legal requirements - Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge, but no ply or cords visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 'Occasional use seats' presented folded at the time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2019 97,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated - Image/output just met the minimum legal requirements - Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge, but no ply or cords visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 'Occasional use seats' presented folded at the time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2018 91,651 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear Non-obligatory wiper defective - rubber split

Rear parking (secondary) brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted a standard, obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2018 91,651 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Non-obligatory wiper defective - rubber split

Rear parking (secondary) brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted a standard, obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2017 87,085 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2017 87,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60 R18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 83,807 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 83,807 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 80,221 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and has a nail

Fail 22 May 2015 80,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and has a nail

Fail 16 May 2014 75,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,123 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,734 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,083 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,548 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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BN54 NKM is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN54 NKM, 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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BN54 NKM is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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