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A16 VAU

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,577 mi
Last recorded148,577 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 148,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 147,282 miles

Both rear axle bush's have minor play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both Nsf and Nsr ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,531 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer deteriorated and starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from the large clip side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency just passed on 16%, which is the pass limit

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,172 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,825 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 125,750 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 125,750 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 125,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 114,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 114,768 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,711 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 104,711 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,742 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,668 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,213 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,775 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 52,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,882 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 39,882 miles

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

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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A16 VAU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,624 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 A16 VAU, 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 22 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 VAU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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