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AM53 BSU

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,218 mi
Last recorded142,218 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 142,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 142,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,860 miles

Front number plate debonding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 133,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate debonding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 109,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2012

airbag light on

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

headlights poor

n/s parking light dull

rear exhaust has a small blow

Pass 20 May 2011 77,774 miles

Air Bag Light On

Engine Warning Light On

Fail 20 May 2011 77,774 miles

Air Bag Light On

Engine Warning Light On

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

Fail 4 May 2011 77,479 miles

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

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside headlight cover is faded

Noise from steering collum when turning

SRS (Airbag) warning light is on

Pass 11 May 2010 69,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,604 miles

Anti skid service light on but abs light goes out normally.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s/f headlight lens misty and beam pattern getting weak.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

engine under tray fitted unable to see some components

fuel tank cap seal starting to split.

Pass 8 May 2008 54,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,897 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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AM53 BSU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM53 BSU, 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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AM53 BSU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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