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BG54 MXN

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,683 mi
Last recorded169,683 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MXN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 169,683 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 169,683 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,378 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

steering slightly stiff during lock to lock

Pass 16 Oct 2019 157,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 157,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,700 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 148,657 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

chip screen

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and badly worn uneven inside edge

offside front brake pipe to flexy spring clip missing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,468 miles

Rear parking brake only just meet requirements

Fail 13 Oct 2017 139,468 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 113,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 103,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,215 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,087 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,031 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 50,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,196 miles

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

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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BG54 MXN is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 BG54 MXN, 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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What year was BG54 MXN registered?

BG54 MXN is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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