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FB05 JZJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,468 mi
Last recorded179,468 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,468 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 179,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 151,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 151,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,817 miles

Front tyres worn edges

Fail 9 Mar 2017 127,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 119,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,104 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fog lense cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,411 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,411 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,651 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,032 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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FB05 JZJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB05 JZJ, 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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FB05 JZJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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