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A17 PLF

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,654 mi
Last recorded160,654 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PLF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 160,654 miles

A.B.S Warning lamp intermittent fault

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SRS Service light illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2022 160,654 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

A.B.S Warning lamp intermittent fault

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SRS Service light illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2021 156,037 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 156,004 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 148,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,238 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 135,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 135,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

all front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,875 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,491 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,428 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,428 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)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,706 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 9 Jan 2012 69,095 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,134 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil seeping from behind timing belt cover

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,134 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil seeping from behind timing belt cover

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,049 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,049 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,323 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 50,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,044 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,372 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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A17 PLF is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 A17 PLF, 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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A17 PLF is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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