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D6 BHL

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 BHL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,302 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 73,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 58,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,091 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,213 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 51,213 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,565 miles

Engine covers and Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,892 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 36,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,297 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

WARNING: Nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs replacing ASAP

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,984 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,093 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

park brake need adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,543 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,543 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)

recommend rear tracking

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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D6 BHL is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D6 BHL, 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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D6 BHL is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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