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AE54 XWJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,719 mi
Last recorded164,719 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 164,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 156,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 156,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 146,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 146,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 140,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 140,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 136,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 136,112 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,951 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 133,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,375 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 129,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,998 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 122,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,981 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on inner and outer most edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 78,995 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 78,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 60,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 60,624 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,662 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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AE54 XWJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE54 XWJ, 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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What year was AE54 XWJ registered?

AE54 XWJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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