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BU54 XKX

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XKX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 142,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,718 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 119,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,248 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,799 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,576 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,976 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,972 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,470 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,054 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,969 miles

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

park eff just meets mot limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,832 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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BU54 XKX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU54 XKX, 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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What year was BU54 XKX registered?

BU54 XKX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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