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BT55 MWE

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,674 mi
Last recorded203,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MWE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 203,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 188,643 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 178,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension component and mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 169,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 145,339 miles

Offside mirror has tap on it

Fail 27 Jan 2017 145,294 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s mirror (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,381 miles

Nearside front marker light not working

Offside rear wheel bearing grinding slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,381 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front marker light not working

Offside rear wheel bearing grinding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 39,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT55 MWE is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT55 MWE, 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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BT55 MWE is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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