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AO53 YFV

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

228,518 mi
Last recorded228,518 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YFV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 228,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 225,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 219,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 205,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 205,481 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 188,881 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both steering track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,864 miles

Minimum parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 130,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 121,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 111,592 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,592 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,080 miles

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2013 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2012 85,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,238 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 75,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,737 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm (drum stick)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 64,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm (drum stick)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

tyres have cuts/splits

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,418 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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AO53 YFV is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AO53 YFV, 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 YFV is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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