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EN05 BVZ

2005 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,339 mi
Last recorded178,339 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 178,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2017 178,338 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 168,310 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 9 Sep 2016 168,310 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 25 Sep 2015 158,564 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

suspect engine/gear box mounting deteriorated, further attention is advised!

Fail 24 Sep 2015 158,551 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

suspect engine/gear box mounting deteriorated, further attention is advised!

Pass 18 Sep 2014 143,999 miles

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

spare wheel is missing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 143,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel is missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,641 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 128,641 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,472 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 117,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,398 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 84,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,790 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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EN05 BVZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EN05 BVZ, 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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What year was EN05 BVZ registered?

EN05 BVZ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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