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BD54 ETL

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,109 mi
Last recorded190,109 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ETL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 190,109 miles

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

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

hand brake only just meets reqed

Pass 12 Aug 2024 177,036 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 167,209 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 167,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 163,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 163,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 154,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 148,539 miles

emissions tested no value recorded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 140,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 140,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,164 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 132,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 123,081 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 123,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,845 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,870 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,889 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 5 Dec 2007 35,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,837 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 ETL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD54 ETL, 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 ETL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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