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BP05 BFV

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,912 mi
Last recorded150,912 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BFV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 150,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 150,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 149,209 miles

Front brake ends corroded advise

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes perished advise

transmission noise advise

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,619 miles

Rear suspension knock advise

parking brake advise adjustment

Fail 10 Aug 2023 144,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension knock advise

parking brake advise adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,329 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres starting to wear on edges advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 122,951 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,544 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,223 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 101,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,679 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,791 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WAERING ON OUTTER EDGES

Pass 1 Sep 2011
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,742 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 25,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BP05 BFV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP05 BFV, 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 BP05 BFV registered?

BP05 BFV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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