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BU05 XLL

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,767 mi
Last recorded147,767 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XLL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 147,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both nearside & offside (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 May 2017 142,772 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 May 2016 137,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside stiff / noisy (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2016 137,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside stiff / noisy (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 133,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 30 May 2015 133,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 131,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 118,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,307 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 79,691 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 79,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2010

front discs worn

front pads low 3mm left on lining

Pass 14 May 2009 59,331 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)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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BU05 XLL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU05 XLL, 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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BU05 XLL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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