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DY05 BCX

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

188,919 mi
Last recorded188,919 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 188,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 188,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 183,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 183,708 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 179,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 171,153 miles

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) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 171,153 miles

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) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 167,346 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 167,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,854 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 165,584 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2018 159,791 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2018 159,791 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 154,721 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 151,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

both front tyres low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 143,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 143,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,803 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,803 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,957 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 110,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,233 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 100,233 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,624 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 89,624 miles

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.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,708 miles

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 29 Feb 2008 45,993 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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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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