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AU04 VXL

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

178,992 mi
Last recorded178,992 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 178,992 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively clouded - no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected hole in lens - white light emitted (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively clouded - no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Amber 'antiskid service lamp' is displayed. ABS lamp works normally.

Bearing noise noticed during road test - possibly transmission or wheel bearing.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from oil cooler/intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp is cracked - no effect on lamp output

Parking brake only holds correctly if release control is pushed fully home, otherwise it can slip.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 175,452 miles

Amber antiskid service warning is displayed, ABS lamp works normally.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses' ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp is damaged - not showing white to rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Screw in offside rear tyre tread,

Pass 20 Jun 2022 173,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine service and anti skid amber warnings are lit. ABS and traction contol warnings work normally.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes - approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens is damaged but not to excess.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 173,167 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image not visible due to clouded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image not visible due to clouded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine service and anti skid amber warnings are lit. ABS and traction contol warnings work normally.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes - approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens is damaged but not to excess.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 169,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp - product on lens.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 169,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only ratchet isn't holding (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking - approaching limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp - product on lens.

Pass 28 May 2020 165,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - on limit, image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - on limit, image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog lamp doesn't work

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 165,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - on limit, image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - on limit, image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog lamp doesn't work

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 161,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp isn't working

Offside tail lamp lens repair is satisfactory.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Required parking brake performance just met (16%)

Fail 28 May 2019 161,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog lamp isn't working

Offside tail lamp lens repair is satisfactory.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Required parking brake performance just met (16%)

Pass 6 Jun 2018 153,198 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 153,196 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 144,506 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 9 May 2017 144,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2016 135,276 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes small splits (no movement)

front offside anti-roll bar link ball joint slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 135,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front lower suspension arms bushes small splits (no movement)

front offside anti-roll bar link ball joint slight play

rear offside tyre nail in tread

rear offside tyre outer edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,448 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 127,448 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2014 124,200 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlight image weak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 119,346 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2012 116,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,993 miles

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

amber marker lamp in o/side headlamp not working

parking brake reached pass level but in my opion is not working as well as expected from this type of brake system

Fail 25 Mar 2008 85,944 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

amber marker lamp in o/side headlamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,999 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 67,999 miles

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

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

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

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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AU04 VXL 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 56.7%.

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 AU04 VXL, 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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AU04 VXL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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