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BG04 MVY

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,356 mi
Last recorded178,356 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 178,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 175,230 miles

Rear Gearbox mount worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel NS and OS worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 175,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Gearbox mount worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel NS and OS worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 169,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 165,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack worn internally

Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 150,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 146,664 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 146,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 140,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2016 134,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2015 129,880 miles

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

both front tyres thin edges

damage to offside mirror housing

Fail 6 May 2015 129,878 miles

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

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

both front tyres thin edges

damage to offside mirror housing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,314 miles

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)

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 7 May 2013 113,730 miles

parking brake has only just met efficiency

Fail 2 May 2013 113,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,717 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 106,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,490 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front inner tyre side wall cut. no cords or plys showing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,709 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,709 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,614 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVY is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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