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BA04 WXW

2004 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,034 mi
Last recorded185,034 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 WXW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 185,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 185,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour door side repeater showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 178,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 174,863 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamps deteriorated but still giving off a beam image

Pass 14 Sep 2022 168,818 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 162,723 miles

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 155,303 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 155,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 146,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 125,164 miles

Corrosion underside

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,164 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,758 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,743 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,227 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and sie wall damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,860 miles

rear discs and pads on limit ,,,, h.brake low reading

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,713 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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BA04 WXW is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BA04 WXW, 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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BA04 WXW is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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