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BC04 NVM

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,491 mi
Last recorded205,491 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 205,491 miles

advise both a/r/bar bushes worn

advise fuel leak /possibly fuel tank all underneath damp

advise n/s mirror

Fail 24 Sep 2019 205,491 miles

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

advise both a/r/bar bushes worn

advise fuel leak /possibly fuel tank all underneath damp

advise n/s mirror

Pass 4 Aug 2018 184,652 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 184,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 174,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 156,135 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,508 miles

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

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

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

handbrake could be better

Pass 17 Jul 2014 138,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 1 Jul 2013 130,299 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,069 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 120,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower 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)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

hand brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

play in top engine n/s mounting.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

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

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

hand brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

play in top engine n/s mounting.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,423 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2009 74,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2008 59,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

engine and gearbox under tray fitted at the time of the test

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,272 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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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BC04 NVM is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BC04 NVM, 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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BC04 NVM is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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