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BF04 XBW

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Lpg 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,262 mi
Last recorded160,262 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XBW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 160,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,320 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 150,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 144,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 127,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,208 miles

exhaust mounting detached

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust mounting detached

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,775 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket weld broke.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,702 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,702 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,209 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,135 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,245 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN X2

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,434 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

SERVICE DUE LIGHT IS ON

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,922 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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BF04 XBW is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BF04 XBW, 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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BF04 XBW is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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