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BT05 TFF

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

245,683 mi
Last recorded245,683 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TFF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 245,683 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 245,683 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 232,163 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 221,082 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 208,708 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2022 196,842 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 183,209 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 173,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 173,463 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 156,587 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 156,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed row3 (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,195 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,002 miles

Anti skid service required.

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Exhaust tail pipe mountings deteriorating.

Wheel alignment needs checking.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,564 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,564 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,521 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 101,521 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,939 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,286 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 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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