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AU04 VXR

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,032 mi
Last recorded159,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 159,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 153,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 147,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 147,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,918 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 130,892 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 109,658 miles

centre rear seatbelt slight fluffing

front tyres slight wear inner edges

n/s/ headlight needs clean

o/s/f inner rack joint slight wear

o/s/r and o/s/ very rear seatbelt catch twisted on web

Fail 3 May 2016 109,657 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , ALL FOUR INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre rear seatbelt slight fluffing

front tyres slight wear inner edges

n/s/ headlight needs clean

o/s/f inner rack joint slight wear

o/s/r and o/s/ very rear seatbelt catch twisted on web

Pass 8 May 2015 99,048 miles

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

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 May 2015 99,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,494 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,493 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,917 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,589 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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AU04 VXR is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU04 VXR, 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 VXR is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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