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BD54 HBN

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,224 mi
Last recorded166,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 166,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Park brake effort only just met.

Rear Occasional seats stowed at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 166,244 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ALL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Park brake effort only just met.

Rear Occasional seats stowed at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,799 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Nearside Front D.R.L Not working

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Occasional seats stowed at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2019 156,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And Bald on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Nearside Front D.R.L Not working

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Occasional seats stowed at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,979 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,562 miles

Front Both Front lower arm bushes cracked and perished.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,532 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

parking brake pedal stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,709 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,013 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,447 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 23 Sep 2009 89,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 89,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,361 miles

crack in screen zone c

Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,810 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 HBN is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 BD54 HBN, 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 HBN is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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