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BG04 HXB

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,421 mi
Last recorded193,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 193,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 193,112 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 177,912 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 177,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 167,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,911 miles

1) Both front suspension arm inner rear bushes worn close to limit

4) Both front tyre sidewalls damaged slightly

Both rear tyres damaged due to being larger than the fronts

Child seats fitted to rear

Fail 6 Jun 2016 161,910 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

1) Both front suspension arm inner rear bushes worn close to limit

4) Both front tyre sidewalls damaged slightly

Both rear tyres damaged due to being larger than the fronts

Child seats fitted to rear

Pass 22 Jun 2015 158,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 148,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2014 148,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,007 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deterioated

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

Warning light on dash

Pass 10 May 2012 122,239 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 4 May 2012 122,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres getting close to limit

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 3 May 2011 109,374 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 109,374 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 94,500 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 94,495 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,338 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,680 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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BG04 HXB is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG04 HXB, 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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BG04 HXB is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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