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AEM 51

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,651 mi
Last recorded53,651 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 51
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 53,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 47,646 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,347 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 43,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,250 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 39,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,543 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 37,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,655 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,357 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in screen

front Brake disc(s) pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 26,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in screen

front Brake disc(s) pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front Brake disc(s) pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2010 22,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front Brake disc(s) pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2008 16,956 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear seat belts and seat backs not checked due to dog guard fitted.

wiper,s worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,956 miles

rear seat belts and seat backs not checked due to dog guard fitted.

wiper,s worn

Fail 13 Aug 2007 12,218 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

unable to test rear seatbelts (dog guard fitted)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,218 miles

Oil leak

unable to test rear seatbelts (dog guard fitted)

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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AEM 51 is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AEM 51, 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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AEM 51 is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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