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BN55 VVY

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,683 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front bonnet struts worn / Nearside rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside & Nearside front headlights deteriorated poor image / Nearside front headlight bracket slightly damaged/slightly loose

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,267 miles

Front Both front bonnet stays weakening

Front Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 121,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Both front bonnet stays weakening

Front Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,594 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Front Headlamps deteriorating

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

Fuel cap rubber seal cracking

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

Park brake pedal and release lever stiff

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,300 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Broken lense, showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/R pads worn more than O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 89,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 84,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 75,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2008 52,159 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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BN55 VVY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BN55 VVY, 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 BN55 VVY registered?

BN55 VVY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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