MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light misting in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper light lens cracked
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre mirror ()
Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light misting in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper light lens cracked
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front engine oil below min
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Central Front engine oil below min
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre low
both front tyres low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
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)
please be advised front discs in poor condition.
power steering noisy due to leak and fluid low.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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DY05 BCX is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 DY05 BCX, 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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DY05 BCX is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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