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AO53 YFL

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,642 mi
Last recorded222,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YFL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 222,642 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (All tyres on 3mm) (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower front arm inner bush worn but no movement

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2017 222,642 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (All tyres on 3mm) (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower front arm inner bush worn but no movement

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 207,542 miles

Centre exhaust flange thin

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Front both wiper blades smear across screen

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Jan 2016 207,419 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Both head lamps deteriated

Centre exhaust retaining bolts corroded and thin

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various stone chips in wind screen

rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriated

Pass 21 Jan 2015 188,373 miles

Front exhaust to centre section bolts thin

Head lamps deteriated

Rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 171,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil level close to min

Fail 30 Dec 2013 171,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil level close to min

Pass 31 Jan 2013 158,441 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)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 158,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres getting low

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 141,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 141,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear disces corroding

near side front wiper split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 109,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake disces corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,368 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO53 YFL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO53 YFL, 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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AO53 YFL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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