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DC05 BVP

2005 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,454 mi
Last recorded184,454 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 184,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 180,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 180,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 175,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 168,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,480 miles

Front Bonnet stay missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 151,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 136,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 124,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 112,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 89,494 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)

nearside front inner steering rack joint worn

rear exhaust brackets in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2012 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,273 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,489 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,632 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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DC05 BVP is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DC05 BVP, 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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DC05 BVP is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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