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BD54 ESF

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

186,719 mi
Last recorded186,719 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ESF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 186,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 179,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 179,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 171,998 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2023 171,992 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,543 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 165,542 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,333 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 157,331 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,289 miles

front brake discs lipped and slight corrosion

n/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

o/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

rear subframe very rusty

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s steering

Fail 24 Oct 2020 153,217 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs lipped and slight corrosion

n/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

o/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

rear subframe very rusty

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s steering

Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread outside edge, centre 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,436 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,325 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 120,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,169 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 11 Nov 2014 101,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,939 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,889 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,889 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 75,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,941 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,938 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,684 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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BD54 ESF is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BD54 ESF, 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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BD54 ESF is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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