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BT05 TBY

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,893 mi
Last recorded145,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Driving light not working.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Driving light not working.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 136,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 125,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 108,944 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 108,944 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,216 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,408 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,869 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,794 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,926 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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BT05 TBY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT05 TBY, 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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BT05 TBY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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