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BU05 YBO

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,845 mi
Last recorded159,845 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 159,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 159,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 142,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 132,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 124,307 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 111,359 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2014 102,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 95,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,595 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,011 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,789 miles

front tyres strting to get low

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 YBO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BU05 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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