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BP05 EHZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

275,488 mi
Last recorded275,488 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 275,488 miles

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

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2023 275,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2022 271,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2022 271,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2021 264,875 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2020 257,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 256,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition bigger the 10mm within zone A (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 245,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lens slightly detiorated

park brake anti slip rubber missing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 245,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight outer lens detiorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight outer lens detiorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on limit bad uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake anti slip rubber missing

Pass 27 Jul 2018 222,548 miles

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

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2018 222,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2017 196,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 196,677 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 162,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper smeary

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 162,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper smeary

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,162 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing getting rough

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 138,154 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing getting rough

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 125,965 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 114,649 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 21 Aug 2012 101,775 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,775 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,204 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,838 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,213 miles

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

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

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 EHZ 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 57.1%.

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

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