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EJ05 BTJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,986 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,798 miles

All brake discs faces rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,666 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 90,666 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,531 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,782 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,033 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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EJ05 BTJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 EJ05 BTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 BTJ registered?

EJ05 BTJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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