MOT Status
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245,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NS/OS Steering rack end play
NSF/OSF Brake discs corroded and worn
NSR/OSR Shocker reduced damping effect
Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NS/OS Steering rack end play
NSF/OSF Brake discs corroded and worn
Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe corroded
Towbar corroded
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear suspension arm bushes are worn
both rear tyres are wearing on the edges - 235 60 18
engine cover fitted
slight movement in the steering on both sides
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear suspension arm bushes are worn
both rear tyres are wearing on the edges - 235 60 18
engine cover fitted
slight movement in the steering on both sides
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion to exhaust
engine cover fitted
n/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished and separating
n/s/r trailing arm bush is separating and splitting
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished and separating
o/s/r trailing arm bush is separating and splitting
oil residue on the engine
slight movement in the o/s/f and n/s/f steering
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row3 (5.2.2b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row3 (5.2.2b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()
Anti skid service required.
Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.
Exhaust tail pipe mountings deteriorating.
Wheel alignment needs checking.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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BT05 TFF is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 TFF, 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 TFF is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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